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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.44, 25,232.42 and 10,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.44, 25,232.42 and 10,329.24 is: 14,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.44 : 25,232.42 = 10,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.44/25,232.42 = 10,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.44x = 25,232.42 × 10,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.44x = 260,631,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,631,721.96/18,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.29

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