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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.48, 25,187.76 and 10,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.48, 25,187.76 and 10,294.56 is: 14,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.48 : 25,187.76 = 10,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.48/25,187.76 = 10,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.48x = 25,187.76 × 10,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.48x = 259,296,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,296,906.59/18,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.12

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