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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.98, 25,180.73 and 10,289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.98, 25,180.73 and 10,289.27 is: 14,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.98 : 25,180.73 = 10,289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.98/25,180.73 = 10,289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.98x = 25,180.73 × 10,289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.98x = 259,091,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,091,329.77/18,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.13

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