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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.69, 25,194.24 and 10,298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.69, 25,194.24 and 10,298.98 is: 14,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.69 : 25,194.24 = 10,298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.69/25,194.24 = 10,298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.69x = 25,194.24 × 10,298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.69x = 259,474,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,474,973.88/18,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.60

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