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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.68, 25,181.04 and 10,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.68, 25,181.04 and 10,290.43 is: 14,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.68 : 25,181.04 = 10,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.68/25,181.04 = 10,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.68x = 25,181.04 × 10,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.68x = 259,123,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,123,729.45/18,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.59

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