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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.74, 25,285.32 and 10,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.74, 25,285.32 and 10,366.23 is: 14,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.74 : 25,285.32 = 10,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.74/25,285.32 = 10,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.74x = 25,285.32 × 10,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.74x = 262,113,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,113,442.74/18,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.02

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