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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.64, 25,203.62 and 10,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.64, 25,203.62 and 10,308.44 is: 14,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.64 : 25,203.62 = 10,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.64/25,203.62 = 10,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.64x = 25,203.62 × 10,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.64x = 259,810,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,810,004.55/18,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.53

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