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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.35, 25,122.72 and 10,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.35, 25,122.72 and 10,248.31 is: 14,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.35 : 25,122.72 = 10,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.35/25,122.72 = 10,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.35x = 25,122.72 × 10,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.35x = 257,465,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,465,422.60/18,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.29

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