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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.44, 25,232.34 and 10,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.44, 25,232.34 and 10,326.64 is: 14,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.44 : 25,232.34 = 10,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.44/25,232.34 = 10,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.44x = 25,232.34 × 10,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.44x = 260,565,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,565,291.54/18,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.66

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