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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.67, 25,198.35 and 10,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.67, 25,198.35 and 10,303.58 is: 14,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.67 : 25,198.35 = 10,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.67/25,198.35 = 10,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.67x = 25,198.35 × 10,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.67x = 259,633,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,633,215.09/18,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.94

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