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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.02, 25,223.64 and 10,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.02, 25,223.64 and 10,321.94 is: 14,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.02 : 25,223.64 = 10,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.02/25,223.64 = 10,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.02x = 25,223.64 × 10,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.02x = 260,356,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,356,898.66/18,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,243.48

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