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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.27, 25,232.27 and 10,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.27, 25,232.27 and 10,327.01 is: 14,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.27 : 25,232.27 = 10,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.27/25,232.27 = 10,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.27x = 25,232.27 × 10,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.27x = 260,573,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,573,726.82/18,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.26

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