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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.01, 25,188.15 and 10,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.01, 25,188.15 and 10,292.71 is: 14,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.01 : 25,188.15 = 10,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.01/25,188.15 = 10,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.01x = 25,188.15 × 10,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.01x = 259,254,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,254,323.39/18,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.15

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