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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.88, 25,133.64 and 10,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.88, 25,133.64 and 10,255.14 is: 14,152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.88 : 25,133.64 = 10,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.88/25,133.64 = 10,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.88x = 25,133.64 × 10,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.88x = 257,748,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,748,996.91/18,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.02

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