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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.74, 25,216.49 and 10,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.74, 25,216.49 and 10,096.58 is: 13,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.74 : 25,216.49 = 10,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.74/25,216.49 = 10,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.74x = 25,216.49 × 10,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.74x = 254,600,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,600,308.60/18,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.34

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