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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.82, 25,186.10 and 10,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.82, 25,186.10 and 10,293.03 is: 14,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.82 : 25,186.10 = 10,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.82/25,186.10 = 10,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.82x = 25,186.10 × 10,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.82x = 259,241,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,241,231.42/18,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.36

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