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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.46, 25,187.87 and 10,293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.46, 25,187.87 and 10,293.51 is: 14,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.46 : 25,187.87 = 10,293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.46/25,187.87 = 10,293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.46x = 25,187.87 × 10,293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.46x = 259,271,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,271,591.72/18,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.53

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