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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.17, 25,176.91 and 10,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.17, 25,176.91 and 10,286.34 is: 14,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.17 : 25,176.91 = 10,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.17/25,176.91 = 10,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.17x = 25,176.91 × 10,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.17x = 258,978,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,978,256.41/18,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.12

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