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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.26, 25,187.38 and 10,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.26, 25,187.38 and 10,186.27 is: 14,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.26 : 25,187.38 = 10,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.26/25,187.38 = 10,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.26x = 25,187.38 × 10,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.26x = 256,565,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,565,453.27/18,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.64

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