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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.26, 25,082.46 and 10,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.26, 25,082.46 and 10,217.04 is: 14,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.26 : 25,082.46 = 10,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.26/25,082.46 = 10,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.26x = 25,082.46 × 10,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.26x = 256,268,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,268,497.12/18,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.18

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