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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.84, 25,183.57 and 10,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.84, 25,183.57 and 10,291.28 is: 14,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.84 : 25,183.57 = 10,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.84/25,183.57 = 10,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.84x = 25,183.57 × 10,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.84x = 259,171,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171,170.27/18,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.06

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