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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.08, 25,195.52 and 10,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.08, 25,195.52 and 10,300 is: 14,213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.08 : 25,195.52 = 10,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.08/25,195.52 = 10,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.08x = 25,195.52 × 10,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.08x = 259,513,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,513,856/18,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.64

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