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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.67, 25,232.72 and 10,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.67, 25,232.72 and 10,328.45 is: 14,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.67 : 25,232.72 = 10,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.67/25,232.72 = 10,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.67x = 25,232.72 × 10,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.67x = 260,614,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,614,709.08/18,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.18

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