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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.17, 25,197.42 and 10,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.17, 25,197.42 and 10,297.49 is: 14,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.17 : 25,197.42 = 10,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.17/25,197.42 = 10,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.17x = 25,197.42 × 10,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.17x = 259,470,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,470,054.49/18,258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.18

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