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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.29, 25,124.51 and 10,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.29, 25,124.51 and 10,248.34 is: 14,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.29 : 25,124.51 = 10,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.29/25,124.51 = 10,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.29x = 25,124.51 × 10,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.29x = 257,484,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,484,520.81/18,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.61

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