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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.41, 25,232.27 and 10,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.41, 25,232.27 and 10,729.39 is: 14,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.41 : 25,232.27 = 10,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.41/25,232.27 = 10,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.41x = 25,232.27 × 10,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.41x = 270,726,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,726,865.42/18,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.43

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