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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.24, 25,181.23 and 10,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.24, 25,181.23 and 10,289.45 is: 14,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.24 : 25,181.23 = 10,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.24/25,181.23 = 10,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.24x = 25,181.23 × 10,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.24x = 259,101,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,101,007.02/18,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.46

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