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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.84, 25,125.91 and 10,249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.84, 25,125.91 and 10,249.35 is: 14,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.84 : 25,125.91 = 10,249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.84/25,125.91 = 10,249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.84x = 25,125.91 × 10,249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.84x = 257,524,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,524,220.04/18,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.37

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