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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.96, 25,233.92 and 10,328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.96, 25,233.92 and 10,328.38 is: 14,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.96 : 25,233.92 = 10,328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.96/25,233.92 = 10,328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.96x = 25,233.92 × 10,328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.96x = 260,625,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,625,514.65/18,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.55

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