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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.39, 25,183.91 and 10,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.39, 25,183.91 and 10,294.17 is: 14,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.39 : 25,183.91 = 10,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.39/25,183.91 = 10,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.39x = 25,183.91 × 10,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.39x = 259,247,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,247,399.33/18,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.81

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