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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.02, 25,197.44 and 10,302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.02, 25,197.44 and 10,302.99 is: 14,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.02 : 25,197.44 = 10,302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.02/25,197.44 = 10,302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.02x = 25,197.44 × 10,302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.02x = 259,608,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,608,972.35/18,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.34

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