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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.04, 25,228.86 and 10,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.04, 25,228.86 and 10,327.01 is: 14,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.04 : 25,228.86 = 10,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.04/25,228.86 = 10,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.04x = 25,228.86 × 10,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.04x = 260,538,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,538,563.36/18,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.51

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