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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.50, 25,237.83 and 10,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.50, 25,237.83 and 10,329.52 is: 14,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.50 : 25,237.83 = 10,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.50/25,237.83 = 10,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.50x = 25,237.83 × 10,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.50x = 260,694,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,694,669.74/18,287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.35

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