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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.30, 25,187.28 and 10,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.30, 25,187.28 and 10,294.50 is: 14,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.30 : 25,187.28 = 10,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.30/25,187.28 = 10,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.30x = 25,187.28 × 10,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.30x = 259,290,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,290,453.96/18,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.91

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