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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.44, 25,182.33 and 10,289.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.44, 25,182.33 and 10,289.49 is: 14,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.44 : 25,182.33 = 10,289.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.44/25,182.33 = 10,289.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.44x = 25,182.33 × 10,289.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.44x = 259,113,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,113,294.13/18,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.98

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