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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.60, 25,196.46 and 10,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.60, 25,196.46 and 10,194.92 is: 14,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.60 : 25,196.46 = 10,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.60/25,196.46 = 10,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.60x = 25,196.46 × 10,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.60x = 256,875,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,875,893.98/18,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.68

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