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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.80 and 10,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.80 and 10,330.24 is: 14,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.44 : 25,233.80 = 10,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.44/25,233.80 = 10,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.44x = 25,233.80 × 10,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.44x = 260,671,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,671,210.11/18,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.67

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