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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.88, 25,175.49 and 10,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.88, 25,175.49 and 10,177.23 is: 14,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.88 : 25,175.49 = 10,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.88/25,175.49 = 10,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.88x = 25,175.49 × 10,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.88x = 256,216,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,216,752.09/18,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.75

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