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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.33, 25,201.17 and 10,303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.33, 25,201.17 and 10,303.89 is: 14,219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.33 : 25,201.17 = 10,303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.33/25,201.17 = 10,303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.33x = 25,201.17 × 10,303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.33x = 259,670,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,670,083.55/18,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.67

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