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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.07, 25,202.43 and 10,196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.07, 25,202.43 and 10,196.91 is: 14,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.07 : 25,202.43 = 10,196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.07/25,202.43 = 10,196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.07x = 25,202.43 × 10,196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.07x = 256,986,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,986,910.49/18,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.40

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