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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.72 and 10,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.72 and 10,327.64 is: 14,252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.44 : 25,233.72 = 10,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.44/25,233.72 = 10,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.44x = 25,233.72 × 10,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.44x = 260,604,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,604,776.02/18,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.04

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