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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.76, 25,201.98 and 10,303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.76, 25,201.98 and 10,303.95 is: 14,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.76 : 25,201.98 = 10,303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.76/25,201.98 = 10,303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.76x = 25,201.98 × 10,303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.76x = 259,679,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,679,941.82/18,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.87

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