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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.92, 25,114.58 and 10,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.92, 25,114.58 and 10,239.64 is: 14,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.92 : 25,114.58 = 10,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.92/25,114.58 = 10,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.92x = 25,114.58 × 10,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.92x = 257,164,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,164,257.95/18,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.52

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