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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.33, 25,197.45 and 10,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.33, 25,197.45 and 10,301.35 is: 14,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.33 : 25,197.45 = 10,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.33/25,197.45 = 10,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.33x = 25,197.45 × 10,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.33x = 259,567,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,567,751.56/18,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.62

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