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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.69, 25,192.86 and 10,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.69, 25,192.86 and 10,297.98 is: 14,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.69 : 25,192.86 = 10,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.69/25,192.86 = 10,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.69x = 25,192.86 × 10,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.69x = 259,435,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,435,568.42/18,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.22

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