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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.98, 25,183.49 and 10,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.98, 25,183.49 and 10,291.27 is: 14,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.98 : 25,183.49 = 10,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.98/25,183.49 = 10,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.98x = 25,183.49 × 10,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.98x = 259,170,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,170,095.13/18,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.89

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