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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.08, 25,197.11 and 10,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.08, 25,197.11 and 10,301.10 is: 14,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.08 : 25,197.11 = 10,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.08/25,197.11 = 10,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.08x = 25,197.11 × 10,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.08x = 259,557,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,557,898.32/18,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.28

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