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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.04, 25,197.39 and 10,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.04, 25,197.39 and 10,301.26 is: 14,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.04 : 25,197.39 = 10,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.04/25,197.39 = 10,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.04x = 25,197.39 × 10,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.04x = 259,564,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,564,865.71/18,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.69

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