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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.16, 25,233 and 10,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.16, 25,233 and 10,325.72 is: 14,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.16 : 25,233 = 10,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.16/25,233 = 10,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.16x = 25,233 × 10,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.16x = 260,548,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548,892.76/18,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.76

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