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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.69, 25,186.11 and 10,293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.69, 25,186.11 and 10,293.57 is: 14,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.69 : 25,186.11 = 10,293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.69/25,186.11 = 10,293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.69x = 25,186.11 × 10,293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.69x = 259,254,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,254,986.31/18,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.99

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