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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.40, 25,368.60 and 18,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.40, 25,368.60 and 18,083.40 is: 25,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.40 : 25,368.60 = 18,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.40/25,368.60 = 18,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.40x = 25,368.60 × 18,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.40x = 458,750,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,750,541.24/18,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,368.60

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