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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.17, 25,230.78 and 10,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.17, 25,230.78 and 10,327.08 is: 14,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.17 : 25,230.78 = 10,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.17/25,230.78 = 10,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.17x = 25,230.78 × 10,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.17x = 260,560,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,560,283.52/18,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.37

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