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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.94, 25,194.58 and 10,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.94, 25,194.58 and 10,191.20 is: 14,063.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.94 : 25,194.58 = 10,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.94/25,194.58 = 10,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.94x = 25,194.58 × 10,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.94x = 256,763,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,763,041.20/18,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.86

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