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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.54, 25,203.87 and 10,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.54, 25,203.87 and 10,711.50 is: 14,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.54 : 25,203.87 = 10,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.54/25,203.87 = 10,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.54x = 25,203.87 × 10,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.54x = 269,971,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,971,253.51/18,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,786.03

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