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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.77, 25,188.79 and 10,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.77, 25,188.79 and 10,294.97 is: 14,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.77 : 25,188.79 = 10,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.77/25,188.79 = 10,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.77x = 25,188.79 × 10,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.77x = 259,317,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,317,837.39/18,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.04

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