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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.10, 25,227.93 and 10,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.10, 25,227.93 and 10,324.30 is: 14,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.10 : 25,227.93 = 10,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.10/25,227.93 = 10,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.10x = 25,227.93 × 10,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.10x = 260,460,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,460,717.70/18,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.76

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