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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.38, 25,234.31 and 10,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.38, 25,234.31 and 10,328.78 is: 14,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.38 : 25,234.31 = 10,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.38/25,234.31 = 10,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.38x = 25,234.31 × 10,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.38x = 260,639,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,639,458.63/18,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.98

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