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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.73, 25,189.38 and 10,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.73, 25,189.38 and 10,295.91 is: 14,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.73 : 25,189.38 = 10,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.73/25,189.38 = 10,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.73x = 25,189.38 × 10,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.73x = 259,347,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,347,589.44/18,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.48

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