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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.98, 25,878.11 and 10,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.98, 25,878.11 and 10,254.64 is: 14,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.98 : 25,878.11 = 10,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.98/25,878.11 = 10,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.98x = 25,878.11 × 10,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.98x = 265,370,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,370,701.93/18,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.61

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