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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.72, 25,130.88 and 10,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.72, 25,130.88 and 10,254 is: 14,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.72 : 25,130.88 = 10,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.72/25,130.88 = 10,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.72x = 25,130.88 × 10,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.72x = 257,692,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,692,043.52/18,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.57

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