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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,810.86, 38,714.16 and 18,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,810.86, 38,714.16 and 18,283.33 is: 27,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,810.86 : 38,714.16 = 18,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,810.86/38,714.16 = 18,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,810.86x = 38,714.16 × 18,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,810.86x = 707,823,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,823,569.38/25,810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.48

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