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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.76, 25,176.26 and 10,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.76, 25,176.26 and 10,288.94 is: 14,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.76 : 25,176.26 = 10,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.76/25,176.26 = 10,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.76x = 25,176.26 × 10,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.76x = 259,037,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,037,028.56/18,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.89

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