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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.37, 25,193.70 and 10,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.37, 25,193.70 and 10,298.52 is: 14,211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.37 : 25,193.70 = 10,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.37/25,193.70 = 10,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.37x = 25,193.70 × 10,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.37x = 259,457,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,457,823.32/18,256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.91

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