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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.68, 25,197.60 and 10,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.68, 25,197.60 and 10,302.43 is: 14,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.68 : 25,197.60 = 10,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.68/25,197.60 = 10,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.68x = 25,197.60 × 10,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.68x = 259,596,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,596,510.17/18,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.15

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