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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.24, 25,205.07 and 10,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.24, 25,205.07 and 10,305.99 is: 14,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.24 : 25,205.07 = 10,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.24/25,205.07 = 10,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.24x = 25,205.07 × 10,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.24x = 259,763,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,763,199.37/18,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.50

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