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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,263.87, 25,202.29 and 10,305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,263.87, 25,202.29 and 10,305.62 is: 14,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263.87 : 25,202.29 = 10,305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263.87/25,202.29 = 10,305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263.87x = 25,202.29 × 10,305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263.87x = 259,725,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,725,046.33/18,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.71

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