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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.79, 25,296.76 and 10,772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.79, 25,296.76 and 10,772.34 is: 14,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.79 : 25,296.76 = 10,772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.79/25,296.76 = 10,772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.79x = 25,296.76 × 10,772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.79x = 272,505,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,505,299.92/18,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.80

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