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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.92, 25,206.48 and 10,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.92, 25,206.48 and 10,305.24 is: 14,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.92 : 25,206.48 = 10,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.92/25,206.48 = 10,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.92x = 25,206.48 × 10,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.92x = 259,758,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,758,825.96/18,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.29

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