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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.13, 25,189.06 and 10,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.13, 25,189.06 and 10,297.91 is: 14,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.13 : 25,189.06 = 10,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.13/25,189.06 = 10,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.13x = 25,189.06 × 10,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.13x = 259,394,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,394,621.38/18,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.97

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