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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.94, 25,196.55 and 10,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.94, 25,196.55 and 10,301.70 is: 14,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.94 : 25,196.55 = 10,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.94/25,196.55 = 10,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.94x = 25,196.55 × 10,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.94x = 259,567,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,567,299.14/18,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.12

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