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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.96, 25,182.63 and 10,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.96, 25,182.63 and 10,291.16 is: 14,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.96 : 25,182.63 = 10,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.96/25,182.63 = 10,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.96x = 25,182.63 × 10,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.96x = 259,158,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158,348.64/18,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.27

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