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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.92, 25,188.46 and 10,186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.92, 25,188.46 and 10,186.79 is: 14,057.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.92 : 25,188.46 = 10,186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.92/25,188.46 = 10,186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.92x = 25,188.46 × 10,186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.92x = 256,589,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,589,401.03/18,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.44

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