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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.51, 25,186.07 and 10,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.51, 25,186.07 and 10,291.20 is: 14,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.51 : 25,186.07 = 10,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.51/25,186.07 = 10,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.51x = 25,186.07 × 10,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.51x = 259,194,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,194,883.58/18,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.06

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