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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.52, 25,232.64 and 10,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.52, 25,232.64 and 10,328.24 is: 14,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.52 : 25,232.64 = 10,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.52/25,232.64 = 10,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.52x = 25,232.64 × 10,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.52x = 260,608,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608,761.75/18,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.75

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