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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252, 25,188.64 and 10,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252, 25,188.64 and 10,294.04 is: 14,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252 : 25,188.64 = 10,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252/25,188.64 = 10,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252x = 25,188.64 × 10,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252x = 259,292,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,292,904.94/18,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.27

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