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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.60, 25,227.02 and 10,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.60, 25,227.02 and 10,323.16 is: 14,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.60 : 25,227.02 = 10,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.60/25,227.02 = 10,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.60x = 25,227.02 × 10,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.60x = 260,422,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,422,563.78/18,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.84

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