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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.54, 25,193.52 and 10,297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.54, 25,193.52 and 10,297.71 is: 14,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.54 : 25,193.52 = 10,297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.54/25,193.52 = 10,297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.54x = 25,193.52 × 10,297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.54x = 259,435,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,435,562.84/18,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.33

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