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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.08, 25,198.50 and 10,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.08, 25,198.50 and 10,302.10 is: 14,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.08 : 25,198.50 = 10,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.08/25,198.50 = 10,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.08x = 25,198.50 × 10,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.08x = 259,597,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,597,466.85/18,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.67

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