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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.27, 25,133.97 and 10,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.27, 25,133.97 and 10,255.06 is: 14,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.27 : 25,133.97 = 10,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.27/25,133.97 = 10,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.27x = 25,133.97 × 10,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.27x = 257,750,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750,370.39/18,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.34

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