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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.74, 25,231.98 and 10,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.74, 25,231.98 and 10,325.52 is: 14,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.74 : 25,231.98 = 10,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.74/25,231.98 = 10,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.74x = 25,231.98 × 10,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.74x = 260,533,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,533,314.13/18,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.45

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