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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.49, 25,193.03 and 10,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.49, 25,193.03 and 10,299.30 is: 14,215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.49 : 25,193.03 = 10,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.49/25,193.03 = 10,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.49x = 25,193.03 × 10,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.49x = 259,470,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,470,569.62/18,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.63

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