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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.67, 25,196.97 and 10,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.67, 25,196.97 and 10,302.58 is: 14,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.67 : 25,196.97 = 10,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.67/25,196.97 = 10,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.67x = 25,196.97 × 10,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.67x = 259,593,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,593,799.18/18,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.56

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