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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.63, 25,197.24 and 10,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.63, 25,197.24 and 10,710.41 is: 14,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.63 : 25,197.24 = 10,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.63/25,197.24 = 10,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.63x = 25,197.24 × 10,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.63x = 269,872,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,872,645.28/18,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,780.55

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