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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.36, 25,230.60 and 10,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.36, 25,230.60 and 10,325.32 is: 14,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.36 : 25,230.60 = 10,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.36/25,230.60 = 10,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.36x = 25,230.60 × 10,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.36x = 260,514,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,514,018.79/18,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.69

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