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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.72, 25,169.52 and 10,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.72, 25,169.52 and 10,281.28 is: 14,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.72 : 25,169.52 = 10,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.72/25,169.52 = 10,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.72x = 25,169.52 × 10,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.72x = 258,774,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,774,882.59/18,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.22

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