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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.65, 25,191.37 and 10,296.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.65, 25,191.37 and 10,296.85 is: 14,209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.65 : 25,191.37 = 10,296.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.65/25,191.37 = 10,296.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.65x = 25,191.37 × 10,296.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.65x = 259,391,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,391,758.18/18,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.63

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