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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.55, 25,188.88 and 10,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.55, 25,188.88 and 10,293.22 is: 14,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.55 : 25,188.88 = 10,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.55/25,188.88 = 10,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.55x = 25,188.88 × 10,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.55x = 259,274,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,274,683.39/18,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.85

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