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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.67, 25,199.73 and 10,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.67, 25,199.73 and 10,304.58 is: 14,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.67 : 25,199.73 = 10,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.67/25,199.73 = 10,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.67x = 25,199.73 × 10,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.67x = 259,672,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672,633.76/18,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.32

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