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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.61, 25,874.83 and 10,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.61, 25,874.83 and 10,252.26 is: 14,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.61 : 25,874.83 = 10,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.61/25,874.83 = 10,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.61x = 25,874.83 × 10,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.61x = 265,275,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,275,497.43/18,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.32

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