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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.69, 25,224.39 and 10,321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.69, 25,224.39 and 10,321.25 is: 14,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.69 : 25,224.39 = 10,321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.69/25,224.39 = 10,321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.69x = 25,224.39 × 10,321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.69x = 260,347,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,347,109.17/18,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,243.21

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