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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.67, 25,195.59 and 10,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.67, 25,195.59 and 10,301.58 is: 14,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.67 : 25,195.59 = 10,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.67/25,195.59 = 10,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.67x = 25,195.59 × 10,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.67x = 259,554,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,554,386.03/18,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.18

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