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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.26, 25,132.01 and 10,253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.26, 25,132.01 and 10,253.77 is: 14,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.26 : 25,132.01 = 10,253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.26/25,132.01 = 10,253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.26x = 25,132.01 × 10,253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.26x = 257,697,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,697,850.18/18,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.47

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