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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.24, 25,185.36 and 10,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.24, 25,185.36 and 10,292.44 is: 14,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.24 : 25,185.36 = 10,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.24/25,185.36 = 10,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.24x = 25,185.36 × 10,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.24x = 259,218,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,218,806.68/18,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.58

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