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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.92, 25,111.98 and 10,239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.92, 25,111.98 and 10,239.16 is: 14,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.92 : 25,111.98 = 10,239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.92/25,111.98 = 10,239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.92x = 25,111.98 × 10,239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.92x = 257,125,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,125,581.14/18,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.17

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