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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.77, 25,249.43 and 10,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.77, 25,249.43 and 10,230.42 is: 14,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.77 : 25,249.43 = 10,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.77/25,249.43 = 10,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.77x = 25,249.43 × 10,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.77x = 258,312,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,312,223.12/18,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.91

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