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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.72, 25,204.14 and 10,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.72, 25,204.14 and 10,306.04 is: 14,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.72 : 25,204.14 = 10,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.72/25,204.14 = 10,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.72x = 25,204.14 × 10,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.72x = 259,754,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,754,875.01/18,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.45

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