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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.55, 25,186.12 and 10,291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.55, 25,186.12 and 10,291.22 is: 14,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.55 : 25,186.12 = 10,291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.55/25,186.12 = 10,291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.55x = 25,186.12 × 10,291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.55x = 259,195,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,195,902.54/18,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.09

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