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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.52, 25,133.73 and 10,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.52, 25,133.73 and 10,255.02 is: 14,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.52 : 25,133.73 = 10,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.52/25,133.73 = 10,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.52x = 25,133.73 × 10,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.52x = 257,746,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,746,903.82/18,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.18

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