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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.61, 25,193.51 and 10,297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.61, 25,193.51 and 10,297.83 is: 14,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.61 : 25,193.51 = 10,297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.61/25,193.51 = 10,297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.61x = 25,193.51 × 10,297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.61x = 259,438,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,438,494.58/18,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.44

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