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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.54, 25,186.35 and 10,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.54, 25,186.35 and 10,593.24 is: 14,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.54 : 25,186.35 = 10,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.54/25,186.35 = 10,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.54x = 25,186.35 × 10,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.54x = 266,805,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,805,050.27/18,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.02

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