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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.12, 25,201.44 and 10,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.12, 25,201.44 and 10,303.68 is: 14,219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.12 : 25,201.44 = 10,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.12/25,201.44 = 10,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.12x = 25,201.44 × 10,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.12x = 259,667,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,667,573.30/18,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.70

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