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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.97, 25,194.62 and 10,299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.97, 25,194.62 and 10,299.18 is: 14,212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.97 : 25,194.62 = 10,299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.97/25,194.62 = 10,299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.97x = 25,194.62 × 10,299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.97x = 259,483,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,483,805.09/18,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.86

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