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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.32, 25,974.93 and 10,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.32, 25,974.93 and 10,324.50 is: 14,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.32 : 25,974.93 = 10,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.32/25,974.93 = 10,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.32x = 25,974.93 × 10,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.32x = 268,178,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,178,184.35/18,822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.88

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