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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.04, 25,226.40 and 10,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.04, 25,226.40 and 10,323.96 is: 14,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.04 : 25,226.40 = 10,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.04/25,226.40 = 10,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.04x = 25,226.40 × 10,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.04x = 260,436,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,436,344.54/18,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.25

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