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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.59, 25,224.95 and 10,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.59, 25,224.95 and 10,322.96 is: 14,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.59 : 25,224.95 = 10,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.59/25,224.95 = 10,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.59x = 25,224.95 × 10,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.59x = 260,396,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,396,049.53/18,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.18

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