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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.20, 25,237.40 and 18,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.20, 25,237.40 and 18,008.20 is: 25,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.20 : 25,237.40 = 18,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.20/25,237.40 = 18,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.20x = 25,237.40 × 18,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.20x = 454,480,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,480,146.68/18,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.40

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