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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.73, 25,226.54 and 10,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.73, 25,226.54 and 10,323.15 is: 14,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.73 : 25,226.54 = 10,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.73/25,226.54 = 10,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.73x = 25,226.54 × 10,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.73x = 260,417,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,417,248.90/18,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.23

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