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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.69, 25,179.02 and 10,287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.69, 25,179.02 and 10,287.86 is: 14,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.69 : 25,179.02 = 10,287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.69/25,179.02 = 10,287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.69x = 25,179.02 × 10,287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.69x = 259,038,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,038,232.70/18,245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.23

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