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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.32, 25,294.98 and 10,776.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.32, 25,294.98 and 10,776.16 is: 14,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.32 : 25,294.98 = 10,776.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.32/25,294.98 = 10,776.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.32x = 25,294.98 × 10,776.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.32x = 272,582,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,582,751.68/18,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.41

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