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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.52, 25,282.37 and 10,364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.52, 25,282.37 and 10,364.57 is: 14,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.52 : 25,282.37 = 10,364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.52/25,282.37 = 10,364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.52x = 25,282.37 × 10,364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.52x = 262,040,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,040,715.40/18,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.57

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