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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.64, 25,122.34 and 10,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.64, 25,122.34 and 10,246.87 is: 14,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.64 : 25,122.34 = 10,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.64/25,122.34 = 10,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.64x = 25,122.34 × 10,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.64x = 257,425,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,425,352.08/18,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.65

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