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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.68, 25,187.36 and 10,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.68, 25,187.36 and 10,293.94 is: 14,205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.68 : 25,187.36 = 10,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.68/25,187.36 = 10,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.68x = 25,187.36 × 10,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.68x = 259,277,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,277,010.93/18,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.65

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