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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.36, 25,172.28 and 10,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.36, 25,172.28 and 10,282.92 is: 14,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.36 : 25,172.28 = 10,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.36/25,172.28 = 10,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.36x = 25,172.28 × 10,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.36x = 258,844,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844,541.46/18,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.76

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