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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,203.10, 25,119.21 and 10,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,203.10, 25,119.21 and 10,245 is: 14,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,203.10 : 25,119.21 = 10,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,203.10/25,119.21 = 10,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,203.10x = 25,119.21 × 10,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,203.10x = 257,346,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,346,306.45/18,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.50

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