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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.92, 25,179.05 and 10,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.92, 25,179.05 and 10,693.24 is: 14,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.92 : 25,179.05 = 10,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.92/25,179.05 = 10,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.92x = 25,179.05 × 10,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.92x = 269,245,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,245,588.41/18,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.10

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