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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.85, 25,187.66 and 10,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.85, 25,187.66 and 10,294.73 is: 14,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.85 : 25,187.66 = 10,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.85/25,187.66 = 10,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.85x = 25,187.66 × 10,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.85x = 259,300,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,300,114.68/18,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.56

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