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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.17, 25,192.93 and 10,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.17, 25,192.93 and 10,298.28 is: 14,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.17 : 25,192.93 = 10,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.17/25,192.93 = 10,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.17x = 25,192.93 × 10,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.17x = 259,443,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,443,847.16/18,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.30

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