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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.92, 25,247.70 and 10,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.92, 25,247.70 and 10,230.03 is: 14,117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.92 : 25,247.70 = 10,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.92/25,247.70 = 10,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.92x = 25,247.70 × 10,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.92x = 258,284,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,284,728.43/18,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.07

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