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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.46, 25,189.25 and 10,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.46, 25,189.25 and 10,294.51 is: 14,206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.46 : 25,189.25 = 10,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.46/25,189.25 = 10,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.46x = 25,189.25 × 10,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.46x = 259,310,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,310,986.02/18,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.91

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