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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.52, 25,234.02 and 10,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.52, 25,234.02 and 10,329.24 is: 14,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.52 : 25,234.02 = 10,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.52/25,234.02 = 10,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.52x = 25,234.02 × 10,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.52x = 260,648,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,648,248.74/18,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.13

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