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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.83, 25,199.94 and 10,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.83, 25,199.94 and 10,304.80 is: 14,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.83 : 25,199.94 = 10,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.83/25,199.94 = 10,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.83x = 25,199.94 × 10,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.83x = 259,680,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,680,317.36/18,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.84

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