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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.08, 25,118.98 and 10,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.08, 25,118.98 and 10,244.75 is: 14,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.08 : 25,118.98 = 10,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.08/25,118.98 = 10,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.08x = 25,118.98 × 10,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.08x = 257,337,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,337,519.15/18,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.26

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