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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.88, 25,230.36 and 10,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.88, 25,230.36 and 10,326.92 is: 14,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.88 : 25,230.36 = 10,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.88/25,230.36 = 10,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.88x = 25,230.36 × 10,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.88x = 260,551,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,551,909.29/18,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.36

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