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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.41, 25,229.67 and 10,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.41, 25,229.67 and 10,326.42 is: 14,249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.41 : 25,229.67 = 10,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.41/25,229.67 = 10,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.41x = 25,229.67 × 10,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.41x = 260,532,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,532,168.88/18,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,249.65

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