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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.72, 25,206.90 and 10,308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.72, 25,206.90 and 10,308.04 is: 14,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.72 : 25,206.90 = 10,308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.72/25,206.90 = 10,308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.72x = 25,206.90 × 10,308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.72x = 259,833,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,833,733.48/18,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.21

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