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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.52, 25,191.36 and 10,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.52, 25,191.36 and 10,298.88 is: 14,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.52 : 25,191.36 = 10,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.52/25,191.36 = 10,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.52x = 25,191.36 × 10,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.52x = 259,442,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,442,793.68/18,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.52

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