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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.34, 25,286.48 and 10,769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.34, 25,286.48 and 10,769.82 is: 14,862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.34 : 25,286.48 = 10,769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.34/25,286.48 = 10,769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.34x = 25,286.48 × 10,769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.34x = 272,330,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,330,838.03/18,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.51

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