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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.76, 25,134.93 and 10,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.76, 25,134.93 and 10,256.02 is: 14,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.76 : 25,134.93 = 10,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.76/25,134.93 = 10,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.76x = 25,134.93 × 10,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.76x = 257,784,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,784,344.78/18,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.27

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