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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.50, 25,321.71 and 10,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.50, 25,321.71 and 10,895.50 is: 15,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.50 : 25,321.71 = 10,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.50/25,321.71 = 10,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.50x = 25,321.71 × 10,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.50x = 275,892,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,892,691.31/18,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.07

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