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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.91, 25,177.95 and 10,287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.91, 25,177.95 and 10,287.09 is: 14,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.91 : 25,177.95 = 10,287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.91/25,177.95 = 10,287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.91x = 25,177.95 × 10,287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.91x = 259,007,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,007,837.67/18,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.17

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