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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.67, 25,199.49 and 10,298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.67, 25,199.49 and 10,298.99 is: 14,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.67 : 25,199.49 = 10,298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.67/25,199.49 = 10,298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.67x = 25,199.49 × 10,298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.67x = 259,529,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,529,169.52/18,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.25

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