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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.03, 25,979.26 and 10,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.03, 25,979.26 and 10,327.50 is: 14,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.03 : 25,979.26 = 10,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.03/25,979.26 = 10,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.03x = 25,979.26 × 10,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.03x = 268,300,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,300,807.65/18,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.34

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