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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.24, 25,237.58 and 10,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.24, 25,237.58 and 10,329.66 is: 14,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.24 : 25,237.58 = 10,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.24/25,237.58 = 10,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.24x = 25,237.58 × 10,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.24x = 260,695,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,695,568.97/18,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.60

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