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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.58, 25,131.06 and 10,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.58, 25,131.06 and 10,253.08 is: 14,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.58 : 25,131.06 = 10,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.58/25,131.06 = 10,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.58x = 25,131.06 × 10,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.58x = 257,670,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,670,768.66/18,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.51

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