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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.76, 25,295.76 and 10,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.76, 25,295.76 and 10,372.32 is: 14,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.76 : 25,295.76 = 10,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.76/25,295.76 = 10,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.76x = 25,295.76 × 10,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.76x = 262,375,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,375,717.36/18,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.19

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