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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.68, 25,180.16 and 10,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.68, 25,180.16 and 10,694.02 is: 14,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.68 : 25,180.16 = 10,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.68/25,180.16 = 10,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.68x = 25,180.16 × 10,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.68x = 269,277,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,277,134.64/18,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.21

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