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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.69, 25,181.97 and 10,290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.69, 25,181.97 and 10,290.57 is: 14,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.69 : 25,181.97 = 10,290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.69/25,181.97 = 10,290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.69x = 25,181.97 × 10,290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.69x = 259,136,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,136,825.02/18,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.85

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