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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.76, 25,280.64 and 10,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.76, 25,280.64 and 10,868.48 is: 14,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.76 : 25,280.64 = 10,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.76/25,280.64 = 10,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.76x = 25,280.64 × 10,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.76x = 274,762,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,762,130.23/18,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.22

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