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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.13, 25,139.40 and 10,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.13, 25,139.40 and 10,260.14 is: 14,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.13 : 25,139.40 = 10,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.13/25,139.40 = 10,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.13x = 25,139.40 × 10,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.13x = 257,933,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,933,763.52/18,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.86

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