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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.67, 25,174.55 and 10,284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.67, 25,174.55 and 10,284.90 is: 14,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.67 : 25,174.55 = 10,284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.67/25,174.55 = 10,284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.67x = 25,174.55 × 10,284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.67x = 258,917,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,917,552.00/18,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.97

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