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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.72, 25,232.52 and 10,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.72, 25,232.52 and 10,326.28 is: 14,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.72 : 25,232.52 = 10,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.72/25,232.52 = 10,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.72x = 25,232.52 × 10,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.72x = 260,558,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,558,066.63/18,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.82

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