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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.84, 25,195.61 and 10,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.84, 25,195.61 and 10,298.90 is: 14,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.84 : 25,195.61 = 10,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.84/25,195.61 = 10,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.84x = 25,195.61 × 10,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.84x = 259,486,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,486,890.36/18,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.14

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