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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.26, 25,186.41 and 10,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.26, 25,186.41 and 10,295.17 is: 14,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.26 : 25,186.41 = 10,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.26/25,186.41 = 10,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.26x = 25,186.41 × 10,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.26x = 259,298,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,298,309.67/18,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.15

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