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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255, 25,196.48 and 10,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255, 25,196.48 and 10,301.80 is: 14,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255 : 25,196.48 = 10,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255/25,196.48 = 10,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255x = 25,196.48 × 10,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255x = 259,569,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,569,097.66/18,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.07

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