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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.98, 25,201.70 and 10,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.98, 25,201.70 and 10,701.30 is: 14,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.98 : 25,201.70 = 10,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.98/25,201.70 = 10,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.98x = 25,201.70 × 10,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.98x = 269,690,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,690,898.70/18,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.75

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