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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.38, 25,194.14 and 10,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.38, 25,194.14 and 10,708.16 is: 14,777.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.38 : 25,194.14 = 10,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.38/25,194.14 = 10,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.38x = 25,194.14 × 10,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.38x = 269,782,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,782,702.67/18,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.45

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