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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.85, 25,191.84 and 10,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.85, 25,191.84 and 10,297.27 is: 14,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.85 : 25,191.84 = 10,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.85/25,191.84 = 10,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.85x = 25,191.84 × 10,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.85x = 259,407,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,407,178.28/18,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.32

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