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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.27, 25,124.58 and 10,248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.27, 25,124.58 and 10,248.51 is: 14,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.27 : 25,124.58 = 10,248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.27/25,124.58 = 10,248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.27x = 25,124.58 × 10,248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.27x = 257,489,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,489,509.38/18,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.91

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