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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.84, 25,187.54 and 10,294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.84, 25,187.54 and 10,294.05 is: 14,205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.84 : 25,187.54 = 10,294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.84/25,187.54 = 10,294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.84x = 25,187.54 × 10,294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.84x = 259,281,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,281,744.67/18,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.79

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