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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,326.43, 25,291.35 and 10,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,326.43, 25,291.35 and 10,773.18 is: 14,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,326.43 : 25,291.35 = 10,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,326.43/25,291.35 = 10,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,326.43x = 25,291.35 × 10,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,326.43x = 272,468,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,468,265.99/18,326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.50

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