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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.83, 25,230.32 and 10,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.83, 25,230.32 and 10,325.57 is: 14,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.83 : 25,230.32 = 10,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.83/25,230.32 = 10,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.83x = 25,230.32 × 10,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.83x = 260,517,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,517,435.28/18,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.29

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