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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.87, 25,195.64 and 10,296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.87, 25,195.64 and 10,296.19 is: 14,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.87 : 25,195.64 = 10,296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.87/25,195.64 = 10,296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.87x = 25,195.64 × 10,296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.87x = 259,419,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,419,107.12/18,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.40

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