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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.38, 27,329.43 and 10,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.38, 27,329.43 and 10,325.01 is: 15,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.38 : 27,329.43 = 10,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.38/27,329.43 = 10,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.38x = 27,329.43 × 10,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.38x = 282,176,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,176,638.04/18,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.68

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