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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.53, 25,241.95 and 10,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.53, 25,241.95 and 10,225.14 is: 14,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.53 : 25,241.95 = 10,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.53/25,241.95 = 10,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.53x = 25,241.95 × 10,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.53x = 258,102,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,102,421.50/18,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.49

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