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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.98, 25,204.63 and 10,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.98, 25,204.63 and 10,604.06 is: 14,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.98 : 25,204.63 = 10,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.98/25,204.63 = 10,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.98x = 25,204.63 × 10,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.98x = 267,271,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,271,445.30/18,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.40

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