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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.36, 25,189.73 and 10,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.36, 25,189.73 and 10,296.23 is: 14,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.36 : 25,189.73 = 10,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.36/25,189.73 = 10,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.36x = 25,189.73 × 10,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.36x = 259,359,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,359,076.29/18,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.62

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