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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.92, 25,180.43 and 10,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.92, 25,180.43 and 10,694.24 is: 14,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.92 : 25,180.43 = 10,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.92/25,180.43 = 10,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.92x = 25,180.43 × 10,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.92x = 269,285,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,285,561.72/18,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.48

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