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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.15, 25,189.30 and 10,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.15, 25,189.30 and 10,295.35 is: 14,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.15 : 25,189.30 = 10,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.15/25,189.30 = 10,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.15x = 25,189.30 × 10,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.15x = 259,332,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,332,659.76/18,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.56

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