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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.58, 25,111.32 and 10,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.58, 25,111.32 and 10,238.28 is: 14,128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.58 : 25,111.32 = 10,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.58/25,111.32 = 10,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.58x = 25,111.32 × 10,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.58x = 257,096,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,096,725.33/18,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.07

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