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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.82, 25,251.19 and 10,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.82, 25,251.19 and 10,744.25 is: 14,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.82 : 25,251.19 = 10,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.82/25,251.19 = 10,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.82x = 25,251.19 × 10,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.82x = 271,305,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,305,005.48/18,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.17

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