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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.41, 25,185.44 and 10,295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.41, 25,185.44 and 10,295.59 is: 14,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.41 : 25,185.44 = 10,295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.41/25,185.44 = 10,295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.41x = 25,185.44 × 10,295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.41x = 259,298,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,298,964.21/18,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.06

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