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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.63, 25,186.77 and 10,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.63, 25,186.77 and 10,291.01 is: 14,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.63 : 25,186.77 = 10,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.63/25,186.77 = 10,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.63x = 25,186.77 × 10,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.63x = 259,197,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,197,176.00/18,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.66

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