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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.57, 25,203.69 and 10,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.57, 25,203.69 and 10,306.26 is: 14,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.57 : 25,203.69 = 10,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.57/25,203.69 = 10,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.57x = 25,203.69 × 10,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.57x = 259,755,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,755,782.10/18,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.62

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