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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.95, 25,191.22 and 10,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.95, 25,191.22 and 10,296.18 is: 14,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.95 : 25,191.22 = 10,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.95/25,191.22 = 10,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.95x = 25,191.22 × 10,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.95x = 259,373,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,373,244.55/18,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.16

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