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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.65, 25,188.62 and 10,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.65, 25,188.62 and 10,294.85 is: 14,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.65 : 25,188.62 = 10,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.65/25,188.62 = 10,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.65x = 25,188.62 × 10,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.65x = 259,312,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,312,887.19/18,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.87

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