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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.43, 25,187.01 and 10,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.43, 25,187.01 and 10,293.64 is: 14,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.43 : 25,187.01 = 10,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.43/25,187.01 = 10,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.43x = 25,187.01 × 10,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.43x = 259,266,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,266,013.62/18,251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.24

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