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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.96, 25,284.02 and 10,769.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.96, 25,284.02 and 10,769.87 is: 14,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.96 : 25,284.02 = 10,769.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.96/25,284.02 = 10,769.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.96x = 25,284.02 × 10,769.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.96x = 272,305,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,305,698.61/18,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,859.02

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