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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.73, 25,191.81 and 10,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.73, 25,191.81 and 10,297.11 is: 14,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.73 : 25,191.81 = 10,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.73/25,191.81 = 10,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.73x = 25,191.81 × 10,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.73x = 259,402,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,402,838.67/18,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.17

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