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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.53, 25,193.46 and 10,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.53, 25,193.46 and 10,190.41 is: 14,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.53 : 25,193.46 = 10,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.53/25,193.46 = 10,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.53x = 25,193.46 × 10,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.53x = 256,731,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,731,686.72/18,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.46

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