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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.49, 25,188.77 and 10,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.49, 25,188.77 and 10,295.24 is: 14,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.49 : 25,188.77 = 10,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.49/25,188.77 = 10,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.49x = 25,188.77 × 10,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.49x = 259,324,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,324,255.03/18,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.84

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