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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.16, 25,291.32 and 10,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.16, 25,291.32 and 10,774.74 is: 14,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.16 : 25,291.32 = 10,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.16/25,291.32 = 10,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.16x = 25,291.32 × 10,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.16x = 272,507,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,507,397.26/18,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.24

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