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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.54, 25,230.42 and 10,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.54, 25,230.42 and 10,326.42 is: 14,253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.54 : 25,230.42 = 10,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.54/25,230.42 = 10,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.54x = 25,230.42 × 10,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.54x = 260,539,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,539,913.70/18,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.09

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