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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.92, 25,209.24 and 10,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.92, 25,209.24 and 10,307.24 is: 14,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.92 : 25,209.24 = 10,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.92/25,209.24 = 10,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.92x = 25,209.24 × 10,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.92x = 259,837,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,837,686.90/18,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.05

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