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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.77, 25,171.65 and 10,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.77, 25,171.65 and 10,284.33 is: 14,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.77 : 25,171.65 = 10,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.77/25,171.65 = 10,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.77x = 25,171.65 × 10,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.77x = 258,873,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,873,555.24/18,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.25

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