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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.48, 25,227.06 and 10,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.48, 25,227.06 and 10,322.60 is: 14,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.48 : 25,227.06 = 10,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.48/25,227.06 = 10,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.48x = 25,227.06 × 10,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.48x = 260,408,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,408,849.56/18,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.41

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