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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.58, 25,128.30 and 10,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.58, 25,128.30 and 10,251.08 is: 14,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.58 : 25,128.30 = 10,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.58/25,128.30 = 10,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.58x = 25,128.30 × 10,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.58x = 257,592,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,592,276.38/18,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.76

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