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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.58, 25,228.61 and 10,323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.58, 25,228.61 and 10,323.87 is: 14,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.58 : 25,228.61 = 10,323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.58/25,228.61 = 10,323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.58x = 25,228.61 × 10,323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.58x = 260,456,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,456,889.92/18,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.96

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