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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.59, 25,185.81 and 10,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.59, 25,185.81 and 10,292.80 is: 14,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.59 : 25,185.81 = 10,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.59/25,185.81 = 10,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.59x = 25,185.81 × 10,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.59x = 259,232,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232,428.24/18,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.06

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