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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.53, 25,179.44 and 10,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.53, 25,179.44 and 10,289.50 is: 14,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.53 : 25,179.44 = 10,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.53/25,179.44 = 10,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.53x = 25,179.44 × 10,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.53x = 259,083,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,083,721.98/18,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.07

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