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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.96, 25,191.50 and 10,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.96, 25,191.50 and 10,297.20 is: 14,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.96 : 25,191.50 = 10,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.96/25,191.50 = 10,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.96x = 25,191.50 × 10,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.96x = 259,401,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,401,913.80/18,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.94

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