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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.32, 25,230.98 and 10,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.32, 25,230.98 and 10,326.08 is: 14,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.32 : 25,230.98 = 10,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.32/25,230.98 = 10,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.32x = 25,230.98 × 10,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.32x = 260,537,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,537,117.96/18,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.99

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