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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.99, 25,174.17 and 10,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.99, 25,174.17 and 10,284.22 is: 14,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.99 : 25,174.17 = 10,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.99/25,174.17 = 10,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.99x = 25,174.17 × 10,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.99x = 258,896,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,896,702.60/18,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.35

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