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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.42, 25,112.67 and 10,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.42, 25,112.67 and 10,239.66 is: 14,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.42 : 25,112.67 = 10,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.42/25,112.67 = 10,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.42x = 25,112.67 × 10,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.42x = 257,145,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,145,202.49/18,197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.86

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