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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.12, 25,188.06 and 10,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.12, 25,188.06 and 10,294.50 is: 14,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.12 : 25,188.06 = 10,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.12/25,188.06 = 10,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.12x = 25,188.06 × 10,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.12x = 259,298,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,298,483.67/18,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.49

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