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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,321.57, 25,284.97 and 10,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,321.57, 25,284.97 and 10,255.97 is: 14,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,321.57 : 25,284.97 = 10,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,321.57/25,284.97 = 10,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,321.57x = 25,284.97 × 10,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,321.57x = 259,321,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,321,931.34/18,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.91

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