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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.63, 25,184.49 and 10,291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.63, 25,184.49 and 10,291.86 is: 14,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.63 : 25,184.49 = 10,291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.63/25,184.49 = 10,291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.63x = 25,184.49 × 10,291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.63x = 259,195,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,195,245.25/18,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.77

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