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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.96, 25,122.46 and 10,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.96, 25,122.46 and 10,248.02 is: 14,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.96 : 25,122.46 = 10,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.96/25,122.46 = 10,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.96x = 25,122.46 × 10,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.96x = 257,455,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,455,472.53/18,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.27

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