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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.08, 25,226.46 and 10,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.08, 25,226.46 and 10,322.15 is: 14,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.08 : 25,226.46 = 10,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.08/25,226.46 = 10,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.08x = 25,226.46 × 10,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.08x = 260,391,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,391,177.96/18,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.53

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