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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.80, 25,501.20 and 18,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.80, 25,501.20 and 18,256.80 is: 25,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.80 : 25,501.20 = 18,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.80/25,501.20 = 18,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.80x = 25,501.20 × 18,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.80x = 465,570,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,570,308.16/18,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.20

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