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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.99, 25,125.08 and 10,248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.99, 25,125.08 and 10,248.73 is: 14,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.99 : 25,125.08 = 10,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.99/25,125.08 = 10,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.99x = 25,125.08 × 10,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.99x = 257,500,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,500,161.15/18,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.71

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