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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.68, 25,183.80 and 10,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.68, 25,183.80 and 10,292.43 is: 14,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.68 : 25,183.80 = 10,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.68/25,183.80 = 10,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.68x = 25,183.80 × 10,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.68x = 259,202,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,202,498.63/18,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.35

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