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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.44, 25,193.79 and 10,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.44, 25,193.79 and 10,301.25 is: 14,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.44 : 25,193.79 = 10,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.44/25,193.79 = 10,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.44x = 25,193.79 × 10,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.44x = 259,527,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,527,529.24/18,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.67

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