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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.77, 25,129.12 and 10,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.77, 25,129.12 and 10,251.55 is: 14,148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.77 : 25,129.12 = 10,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.77/25,129.12 = 10,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.77x = 25,129.12 × 10,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.77x = 257,612,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,612,304.49/18,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.48

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