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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.98, 25,184.87 and 10,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.98, 25,184.87 and 10,292.27 is: 14,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.98 : 25,184.87 = 10,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.98/25,184.87 = 10,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.98x = 25,184.87 × 10,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.98x = 259,209,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,209,481.95/18,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.27

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