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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279, 25,226.10 and 10,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279, 25,226.10 and 10,322.10 is: 14,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279 : 25,226.10 = 10,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279/25,226.10 = 10,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279x = 25,226.10 × 10,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279x = 260,386,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,386,326.81/18,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.11

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