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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.76, 25,183.98 and 10,290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.76, 25,183.98 and 10,290.51 is: 14,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.76 : 25,183.98 = 10,290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.76/25,183.98 = 10,290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.76x = 25,183.98 × 10,290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.76x = 259,155,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,155,998.03/18,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.29

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