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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.38, 25,191.95 and 10,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.38, 25,191.95 and 10,294.76 is: 14,208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.38 : 25,191.95 = 10,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.38/25,191.95 = 10,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.38x = 25,191.95 × 10,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.38x = 259,344,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,344,901.75/18,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.83

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