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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.74, 25,284.96 and 10,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.74, 25,284.96 and 10,365.03 is: 14,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.74 : 25,284.96 = 10,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.74/25,284.96 = 10,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.74x = 25,284.96 × 10,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.74x = 262,079,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,079,368.95/18,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.50

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