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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.82, 25,187.47 and 10,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.82, 25,187.47 and 10,294.03 is: 14,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.82 : 25,187.47 = 10,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.82/25,187.47 = 10,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.82x = 25,187.47 × 10,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.82x = 259,280,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,280,571.80/18,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.74

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