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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.52, 25,187.06 and 10,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.52, 25,187.06 and 10,293.72 is: 14,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.52 : 25,187.06 = 10,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.52/25,187.06 = 10,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.52x = 25,187.06 × 10,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.52x = 259,268,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,268,569.00/18,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.31

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