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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.36, 25,176.70 and 10,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.36, 25,176.70 and 10,178.25 is: 14,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.36 : 25,176.70 = 10,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.36/25,176.70 = 10,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.36x = 25,176.70 × 10,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.36x = 256,254,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,254,721.33/18,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.70

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