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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.98, 25,186.25 and 10,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.98, 25,186.25 and 10,293.27 is: 14,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.98 : 25,186.25 = 10,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.98/25,186.25 = 10,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.98x = 25,186.25 × 10,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.98x = 259,248,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,248,871.54/18,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.65

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