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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.60, 25,126.80 and 10,250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.60, 25,126.80 and 10,250.50 is: 14,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.60 : 25,126.80 = 10,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.60/25,126.80 = 10,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.60x = 25,126.80 × 10,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.60x = 257,562,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,562,263.40/18,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.09

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