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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.26, 25,963.97 and 10,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.26, 25,963.97 and 10,317.16 is: 14,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.26 : 25,963.97 = 10,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.26/25,963.97 = 10,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.26x = 25,963.97 × 10,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.26x = 267,874,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,874,432.73/18,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.84

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