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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.38, 25,177.85 and 10,288.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.38, 25,177.85 and 10,288.13 is: 14,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.38 : 25,177.85 = 10,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.38/25,177.85 = 10,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.38x = 25,177.85 × 10,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.38x = 259,032,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,032,816.59/18,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.40

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