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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.44, 25,195.86 and 10,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.44, 25,195.86 and 10,301.20 is: 14,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.44 : 25,195.86 = 10,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.44/25,195.86 = 10,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.44x = 25,195.86 × 10,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.44x = 259,547,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,547,593.03/18,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.43

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