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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.14, 25,197.69 and 10,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.14, 25,197.69 and 10,301.46 is: 14,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.14 : 25,197.69 = 10,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.14/25,197.69 = 10,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.14x = 25,197.69 × 10,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.14x = 259,572,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,572,995.63/18,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.72

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