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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.94, 25,133.27 and 10,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.94, 25,133.27 and 10,254.16 is: 14,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.94 : 25,133.27 = 10,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.94/25,133.27 = 10,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.94x = 25,133.27 × 10,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.94x = 257,720,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,720,609.73/18,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.19

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