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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.80, 25,133.72 and 10,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.80, 25,133.72 and 10,255 is: 14,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.80 : 25,133.72 = 10,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.80/25,133.72 = 10,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.80x = 25,133.72 × 10,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.80x = 257,746,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,746,298.60/18,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.93

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