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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.10, 25,207.17 and 10,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.10, 25,207.17 and 10,308.02 is: 14,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.10 : 25,207.17 = 10,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.10/25,207.17 = 10,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.10x = 25,207.17 × 10,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.10x = 259,836,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,836,012.50/18,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.82

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