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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.76, 25,195.02 and 10,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.76, 25,195.02 and 10,298.54 is: 14,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.76 : 25,195.02 = 10,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.76/25,195.02 = 10,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.76x = 25,195.02 × 10,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.76x = 259,471,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,471,921.27/18,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.38

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