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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.14, 25,227.01 and 10,322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.14, 25,227.01 and 10,322.43 is: 14,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.14 : 25,227.01 = 10,322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.14/25,227.01 = 10,322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.14x = 25,227.01 × 10,322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.14x = 260,404,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,404,044.83/18,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.19

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