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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.25, 25,194.89 and 10,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.25, 25,194.89 and 10,301.31 is: 14,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.25 : 25,194.89 = 10,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.25/25,194.89 = 10,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.25x = 25,194.89 × 10,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.25x = 259,540,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,540,320.80/18,259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.19

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