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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.52, 25,127.40 and 10,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.52, 25,127.40 and 10,250.30 is: 14,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.52 : 25,127.40 = 10,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.52/25,127.40 = 10,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.52x = 25,127.40 × 10,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.52x = 257,563,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,563,262.58/18,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.76

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