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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.46, 25,186.49 and 10,292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.46, 25,186.49 and 10,292.51 is: 14,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.46 : 25,186.49 = 10,292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.46/25,186.49 = 10,292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.46x = 25,186.49 × 10,292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.46x = 259,232,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232,221.34/18,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.15

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