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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.65, 25,133.54 and 10,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.65, 25,133.54 and 10,253.40 is: 14,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.65 : 25,133.54 = 10,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.65/25,133.54 = 10,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.65x = 25,133.54 × 10,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.65x = 257,704,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,704,187.77/18,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.51

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