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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260, 25,198.80 and 10,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260, 25,198.80 and 10,808 is: 14,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260 : 25,198.80 = 10,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260/25,198.80 = 10,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260x = 25,198.80 × 10,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260x = 272,348,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,348,630.40/18,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.04

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