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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.58, 25,227.20 and 10,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.58, 25,227.20 and 10,323.32 is: 14,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.58 : 25,227.20 = 10,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.58/25,227.20 = 10,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.58x = 25,227.20 × 10,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.58x = 260,428,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,428,357.98/18,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.18

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