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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.48, 25,977.75 and 10,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.48, 25,977.75 and 10,326.24 is: 14,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.48 : 25,977.75 = 10,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.48/25,977.75 = 10,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.48x = 25,977.75 × 10,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.48x = 268,252,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,252,481.16/18,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.44

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