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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.14, 25,179.51 and 10,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.14, 25,179.51 and 10,291.32 is: 14,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.14 : 25,179.51 = 10,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.14/25,179.51 = 10,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.14x = 25,179.51 × 10,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.14x = 259,130,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,130,217.50/18,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.15

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