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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.38, 25,193.30 and 10,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.38, 25,193.30 and 10,297.42 is: 14,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.38 : 25,193.30 = 10,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.38/25,193.30 = 10,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.38x = 25,193.30 × 10,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.38x = 259,425,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,425,876.82/18,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.93

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