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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.65, 25,232.37 and 10,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.65, 25,232.37 and 10,324.70 is: 14,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.65 : 25,232.37 = 10,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.65/25,232.37 = 10,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.65x = 25,232.37 × 10,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.65x = 260,516,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,516,650.54/18,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.39

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