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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.95, 25,231.16 and 10,326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.95, 25,231.16 and 10,326.37 is: 14,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.95 : 25,231.16 = 10,326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.95/25,231.16 = 10,326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.95x = 25,231.16 × 10,326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.95x = 260,546,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,546,293.69/18,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.78

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