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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.76, 25,186.74 and 10,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.76, 25,186.74 and 10,292.52 is: 14,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.76 : 25,186.74 = 10,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.76/25,186.74 = 10,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.76x = 25,186.74 × 10,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.76x = 259,235,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,235,025.18/18,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.07

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