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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.46, 25,197.24 and 10,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.46, 25,197.24 and 10,302.18 is: 14,215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.46 : 25,197.24 = 10,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.46/25,197.24 = 10,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.46x = 25,197.24 × 10,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.46x = 259,586,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,586,501.98/18,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.77

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