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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.37, 25,232.91 and 10,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.37, 25,232.91 and 10,328.74 is: 14,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.37 : 25,232.91 = 10,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.37/25,232.91 = 10,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.37x = 25,232.91 × 10,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.37x = 260,624,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,624,166.83/18,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.15

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