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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.36, 25,187.28 and 10,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.36, 25,187.28 and 10,293.20 is: 14,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.36 : 25,187.28 = 10,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.36/25,187.28 = 10,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.36x = 25,187.28 × 10,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.36x = 259,257,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,257,710.50/18,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.84

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