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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.52, 25,224.33 and 10,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.52, 25,224.33 and 10,322.44 is: 14,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.52 : 25,224.33 = 10,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.52/25,224.33 = 10,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.52x = 25,224.33 × 10,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.52x = 260,376,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,376,632.97/18,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.17

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