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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.77, 25,132.70 and 10,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.77, 25,132.70 and 10,254.26 is: 14,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.77 : 25,132.70 = 10,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.77/25,132.70 = 10,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.77x = 25,132.70 × 10,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.77x = 257,717,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,717,328.77/18,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.14

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