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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.72, 25,168.68 and 10,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.72, 25,168.68 and 10,282.58 is: 14,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.72 : 25,168.68 = 10,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.72/25,168.68 = 10,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.72x = 25,168.68 × 10,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.72x = 258,798,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,798,965.59/18,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.54

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