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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.15, 25,229.76 and 10,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.15, 25,229.76 and 10,324.44 is: 14,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.15 : 25,229.76 = 10,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.15/25,229.76 = 10,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.15x = 25,229.76 × 10,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.15x = 260,483,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,483,143.33/18,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.95

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