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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.66, 25,177.60 and 10,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.66, 25,177.60 and 10,286.84 is: 14,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.66 : 25,177.60 = 10,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.66/25,177.60 = 10,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.66x = 25,177.60 × 10,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.66x = 258,997,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,997,942.78/18,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.82

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