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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.70, 25,562.70 and 18,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.70, 25,562.70 and 18,209.70 is: 25,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.70 : 25,562.70 = 18,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.70/25,562.70 = 18,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.70x = 25,562.70 × 18,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.70x = 465,489,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,489,098.19/18,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.70

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