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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.01, 25,189.53 and 10,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.01, 25,189.53 and 10,293.71 is: 14,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.01 : 25,189.53 = 10,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.01/25,189.53 = 10,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.01x = 25,189.53 × 10,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.01x = 259,293,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293,716.86/18,253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.53

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