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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.24, 25,292.22 and 10,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.24, 25,292.22 and 10,263.36 is: 14,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.24 : 25,292.22 = 10,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.24/25,292.22 = 10,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.24x = 25,292.22 × 10,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.24x = 259,583,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,583,159.06/18,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.24

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