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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.24, 25,230.62 and 10,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.24, 25,230.62 and 10,217.06 is: 14,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.24 : 25,230.62 = 10,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.24/25,230.62 = 10,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.24x = 25,230.62 × 10,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.24x = 257,782,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,782,758.38/18,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.40

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