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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.89, 25,192.91 and 10,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.89, 25,192.91 and 10,296.94 is: 14,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.89 : 25,192.91 = 10,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.89/25,192.91 = 10,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.89x = 25,192.91 × 10,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.89x = 259,409,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,409,845.46/18,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.43

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