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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.42, 25,181.46 and 10,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.42, 25,181.46 and 10,692.24 is: 14,755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.42 : 25,181.46 = 10,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.42/25,181.46 = 10,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.42x = 25,181.46 × 10,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.42x = 269,246,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,246,301.84/18,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.31

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