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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.93, 25,179.24 and 10,291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.93, 25,179.24 and 10,291.11 is: 14,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.93 : 25,179.24 = 10,291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.93/25,179.24 = 10,291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.93x = 25,179.24 × 10,291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.93x = 259,122,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,122,328.56/18,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.87

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