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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.07, 25,203.81 and 10,197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.07, 25,203.81 and 10,197.91 is: 14,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.07 : 25,203.81 = 10,197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.07/25,203.81 = 10,197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.07x = 25,203.81 × 10,197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.07x = 257,026,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,026,186.04/18,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.78

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