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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.45, 25,229.59 and 10,324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.45, 25,229.59 and 10,324.93 is: 14,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.45 : 25,229.59 = 10,324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.45/25,229.59 = 10,324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.45x = 25,229.59 × 10,324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.45x = 260,493,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,493,750.68/18,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.52

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