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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.88, 25,228.80 and 10,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.88, 25,228.80 and 10,323.64 is: 14,246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.88 : 25,228.80 = 10,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.88/25,228.80 = 10,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.88x = 25,228.80 × 10,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.88x = 260,453,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,453,048.83/18,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.51

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