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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.44, 25,205.94 and 10,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.44, 25,205.94 and 10,609 is: 14,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.44 : 25,205.94 = 10,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.44/25,205.94 = 10,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.44x = 25,205.94 × 10,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.44x = 267,409,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,409,817.46/18,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.81

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