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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.76, 25,283.40 and 10,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.76, 25,283.40 and 10,870.48 is: 14,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.76 : 25,283.40 = 10,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.76/25,283.40 = 10,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.76x = 25,283.40 × 10,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.76x = 274,842,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,842,694.03/18,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.98

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