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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.52, 25,112.53 and 10,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.52, 25,112.53 and 10,239.76 is: 14,130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.52 : 25,112.53 = 10,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.52/25,112.53 = 10,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.52x = 25,112.53 × 10,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.52x = 257,146,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,146,280.19/18,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.84

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