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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.10, 25,117.83 and 10,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.10, 25,117.83 and 10,244 is: 14,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.10 : 25,117.83 = 10,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.10/25,117.83 = 10,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.10x = 25,117.83 × 10,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.10x = 257,307,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,307,050.52/18,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.12

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