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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.71, 25,121.12 and 10,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.71, 25,121.12 and 10,247.73 is: 14,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.71 : 25,121.12 = 10,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.71/25,121.12 = 10,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.71x = 25,121.12 × 10,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.71x = 257,434,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,434,403.82/18,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.31

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