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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.52, 25,128.77 and 10,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.52, 25,128.77 and 10,251.30 is: 14,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.52 : 25,128.77 = 10,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.52/25,128.77 = 10,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.52x = 25,128.77 × 10,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.52x = 257,602,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,602,459.89/18,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.14

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