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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.64, 25,306.17 and 10,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.64, 25,306.17 and 10,270.17 is: 14,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.64 : 25,306.17 = 10,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.64/25,306.17 = 10,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.64x = 25,306.17 × 10,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.64x = 259,898,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,898,541.42/18,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.73

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