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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.37, 25,231.53 and 10,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.37, 25,231.53 and 10,327.74 is: 14,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.37 : 25,231.53 = 10,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.37/25,231.53 = 10,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.37x = 25,231.53 × 10,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.37x = 260,584,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,584,625.75/18,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.77

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