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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.04, 25,109.88 and 10,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.04, 25,109.88 and 10,242 is: 14,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.04 : 25,109.88 = 10,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.04/25,109.88 = 10,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.04x = 25,109.88 × 10,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.04x = 257,175,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,175,390.96/18,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.81

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