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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.43, 25,224.08 and 10,728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.43, 25,224.08 and 10,728.99 is: 14,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.43 : 25,224.08 = 10,728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.43/25,224.08 = 10,728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.43x = 25,224.08 × 10,728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.43x = 270,628,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,628,848.43/18,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.48

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