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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.77, 25,191.54 and 10,296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.77, 25,191.54 and 10,296.97 is: 14,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.77 : 25,191.54 = 10,296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.77/25,191.54 = 10,296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.77x = 25,191.54 × 10,296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.77x = 259,396,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,396,531.63/18,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.79

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