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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.56, 25,197.03 and 10,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.56, 25,197.03 and 10,302.48 is: 14,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.56 : 25,197.03 = 10,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.56/25,197.03 = 10,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.56x = 25,197.03 × 10,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.56x = 259,591,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,591,897.63/18,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.77

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