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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.58, 25,974.98 and 10,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.58, 25,974.98 and 10,324.53 is: 14,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.58 : 25,974.98 = 10,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.58/25,974.98 = 10,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.58x = 25,974.98 × 10,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.58x = 268,179,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,179,460.26/18,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.75

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