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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.36, 25,229.22 and 10,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.36, 25,229.22 and 10,324.32 is: 14,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.36 : 25,229.22 = 10,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.36/25,229.22 = 10,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.36x = 25,229.22 × 10,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.36x = 260,474,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,474,540.63/18,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.31

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