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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.83, 25,227.48 and 10,322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.83, 25,227.48 and 10,322.91 is: 14,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.83 : 25,227.48 = 10,322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.83/25,227.48 = 10,322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.83x = 25,227.48 × 10,322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.83x = 260,421,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,421,005.57/18,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.58

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