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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.92, 25,206.98 and 10,309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.92, 25,206.98 and 10,309.83 is: 14,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.92 : 25,206.98 = 10,309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.92/25,206.98 = 10,309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.92x = 25,206.98 × 10,309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.92x = 259,879,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,879,627.06/18,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.57

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