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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.25, 25,237.49 and 10,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.25, 25,237.49 and 10,329.27 is: 14,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.25 : 25,237.49 = 10,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.25/25,237.49 = 10,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.25x = 25,237.49 × 10,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.25x = 260,684,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,684,796.69/18,287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.00

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