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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.93, 25,177.86 and 10,290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.93, 25,177.86 and 10,290.11 is: 14,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.93 : 25,177.86 = 10,290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.93/25,177.86 = 10,290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.93x = 25,177.86 × 10,290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.93x = 259,082,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082,823.08/18,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.49

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