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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.68, 25,197.78 and 10,301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.68, 25,197.78 and 10,301.79 is: 14,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.68 : 25,197.78 = 10,301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.68/25,197.78 = 10,301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.68x = 25,197.78 × 10,301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.68x = 259,582,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,582,238.03/18,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.14

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