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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.60, 25,473.80 and 18,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.60, 25,473.80 and 18,232.60 is: 25,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.60 : 25,473.80 = 18,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.60/25,473.80 = 18,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.60x = 25,473.80 × 18,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.60x = 464,453,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,453,605.88/18,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.80

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