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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.48, 25,191.06 and 10,296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.48, 25,191.06 and 10,296.78 is: 14,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.48 : 25,191.06 = 10,296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.48/25,191.06 = 10,296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.48x = 25,191.06 × 10,296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.48x = 259,386,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,386,802.79/18,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.49

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