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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.06, 25,232.49 and 10,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.06, 25,232.49 and 10,327.46 is: 14,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.06 : 25,232.49 = 10,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.06/25,232.49 = 10,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.06x = 25,232.49 × 10,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.06x = 260,587,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,587,632.98/18,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.18

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