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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.74, 25,233.36 and 10,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.74, 25,233.36 and 10,326.52 is: 14,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.74 : 25,233.36 = 10,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.74/25,233.36 = 10,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.74x = 25,233.36 × 10,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.74x = 260,572,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,572,796.71/18,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.83

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