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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.29, 25,207.88 and 10,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.29, 25,207.88 and 10,089.87 is: 13,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.29 : 25,207.88 = 10,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.29/25,207.88 = 10,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.29x = 25,207.88 × 10,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.29x = 254,344,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,344,181.73/18,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.24

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