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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.84, 25,184.95 and 10,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.84, 25,184.95 and 10,292.28 is: 14,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.84 : 25,184.95 = 10,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.84/25,184.95 = 10,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.84x = 25,184.95 × 10,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.84x = 259,210,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,210,557.19/18,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.44

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