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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.08, 25,229.28 and 10,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.08, 25,229.28 and 10,325.20 is: 14,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.08 : 25,229.28 = 10,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.08/25,229.28 = 10,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.08x = 25,229.28 × 10,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.08x = 260,497,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,497,361.86/18,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,247.22

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