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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.11, 25,235.79 and 10,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.11, 25,235.79 and 10,329.13 is: 14,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.11 : 25,235.79 = 10,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.11/25,235.79 = 10,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.11x = 25,235.79 × 10,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.11x = 260,663,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,663,755.56/18,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.96

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