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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.80, 25,169.16 and 10,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.80, 25,169.16 and 10,281.28 is: 14,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.80 : 25,169.16 = 10,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.80/25,169.16 = 10,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.80x = 25,169.16 × 10,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.80x = 258,771,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,771,181.32/18,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.17

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