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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.13, 25,191.57 and 10,296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.13, 25,191.57 and 10,296.17 is: 14,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.13 : 25,191.57 = 10,296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.13/25,191.57 = 10,296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.13x = 25,191.57 × 10,296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.13x = 259,376,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,376,687.29/18,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.21

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