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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.68, 25,124.94 and 10,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.68, 25,124.94 and 10,248.88 is: 14,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.68 : 25,124.94 = 10,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.68/25,124.94 = 10,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.68x = 25,124.94 × 10,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.68x = 257,502,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,502,495.07/18,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.30

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