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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.60, 25,228.40 and 10,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.60, 25,228.40 and 10,324.16 is: 14,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.60 : 25,228.40 = 10,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.60/25,228.40 = 10,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.60x = 25,228.40 × 10,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.60x = 260,462,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,462,038.14/18,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.22

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