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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.08, 25,205.24 and 10,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.08, 25,205.24 and 10,198.96 is: 14,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.08 : 25,205.24 = 10,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.08/25,205.24 = 10,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.08x = 25,205.24 × 10,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.08x = 257,067,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,067,234.55/18,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.25

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