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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.92, 25,187.88 and 10,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.92, 25,187.88 and 10,293.40 is: 14,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.92 : 25,187.88 = 10,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.92/25,187.88 = 10,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.92x = 25,187.88 × 10,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.92x = 259,268,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,268,923.99/18,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.02

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