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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.33, 25,224.10 and 10,321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.33, 25,224.10 and 10,321.07 is: 14,243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.33 : 25,224.10 = 10,321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.33/25,224.10 = 10,321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.33x = 25,224.10 × 10,321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.33x = 260,339,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,339,691.75/18,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,243.08

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