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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.11, 25,327.69 and 10,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.11, 25,327.69 and 10,287.14 is: 14,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.11 : 25,327.69 = 10,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.11/25,327.69 = 10,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.11x = 25,327.69 × 10,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.11x = 260,549,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,549,340.55/18,352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.24

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