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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.42, 25,231.04 and 10,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.42, 25,231.04 and 10,327.42 is: 14,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.42 : 25,231.04 = 10,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.42/25,231.04 = 10,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.42x = 25,231.04 × 10,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.42x = 260,571,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,571,547.12/18,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.02

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