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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.13, 25,192.95 and 10,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.13, 25,192.95 and 10,297.17 is: 14,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.13 : 25,192.95 = 10,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.13/25,192.95 = 10,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.13x = 25,192.95 × 10,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.13x = 259,416,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,416,088.95/18,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.59

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