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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.29, 25,197.82 and 10,301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.29, 25,197.82 and 10,301.45 is: 14,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.29 : 25,197.82 = 10,301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.29/25,197.82 = 10,301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.29x = 25,197.82 × 10,301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.29x = 259,573,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,573,931.10/18,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.99

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