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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.22, 25,186.67 and 10,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.22, 25,186.67 and 10,293.42 is: 14,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.22 : 25,186.67 = 10,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.22/25,186.67 = 10,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.22x = 25,186.67 × 10,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.22x = 259,257,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,257,061.41/18,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.92

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