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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.83, 25,239.39 and 10,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.83, 25,239.39 and 10,223.28 is: 14,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.83 : 25,239.39 = 10,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.83/25,239.39 = 10,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.83x = 25,239.39 × 10,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.83x = 258,029,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,029,351.00/18,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.80

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