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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.23, 25,255.92 and 10,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.23, 25,255.92 and 10,235.72 is: 14,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.23 : 25,255.92 = 10,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.23/25,255.92 = 10,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.23x = 25,255.92 × 10,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.23x = 258,512,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,512,399.18/18,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.41

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