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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.08, 25,978.43 and 10,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.08, 25,978.43 and 10,327.03 is: 14,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.08 : 25,978.43 = 10,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.08/25,978.43 = 10,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.08x = 25,978.43 × 10,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.08x = 268,280,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,280,025.96/18,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.20

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