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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.56, 25,185.63 and 10,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.56, 25,185.63 and 10,295.74 is: 14,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.56 : 25,185.63 = 10,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.56/25,185.63 = 10,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.56x = 25,185.63 × 10,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.56x = 259,304,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,304,698.22/18,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.26

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