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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.66, 25,196.73 and 10,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.66, 25,196.73 and 10,296.98 is: 14,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.66 : 25,196.73 = 10,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.66/25,196.73 = 10,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.66x = 25,196.73 × 10,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.66x = 259,450,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,450,224.88/18,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.49

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