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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.83, 25,227.56 and 10,323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.83, 25,227.56 and 10,323.57 is: 14,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.83 : 25,227.56 = 10,323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.83/25,227.56 = 10,323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.83x = 25,227.56 × 10,323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.83x = 260,438,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,438,481.59/18,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.53

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