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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.25, 25,982.35 and 10,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.25, 25,982.35 and 10,329.69 is: 14,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.25 : 25,982.35 = 10,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.25/25,982.35 = 10,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.25x = 25,982.35 × 10,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.25x = 268,389,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,389,620.97/18,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.38

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