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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.48, 25,185.54 and 10,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.48, 25,185.54 and 10,292.77 is: 14,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.48 : 25,185.54 = 10,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.48/25,185.54 = 10,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.48x = 25,185.54 × 10,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.48x = 259,228,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,228,970.55/18,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,203.95

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