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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.73, 25,227.92 and 10,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.73, 25,227.92 and 10,324.15 is: 14,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.73 : 25,227.92 = 10,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.73/25,227.92 = 10,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.73x = 25,227.92 × 10,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.73x = 260,456,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,456,830.27/18,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.62

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