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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.46, 25,122.96 and 10,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.46, 25,122.96 and 10,248.54 is: 14,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.46 : 25,122.96 = 10,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.46/25,122.96 = 10,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.46x = 25,122.96 × 10,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.46x = 257,473,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,473,660.48/18,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.88

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