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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.08, 25,191.68 and 10,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.08, 25,191.68 and 10,297.31 is: 14,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.08 : 25,191.68 = 10,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.08/25,191.68 = 10,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.08x = 25,191.68 × 10,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.08x = 259,406,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,406,360.94/18,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.09

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