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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.04, 25,210.24 and 10,608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.04, 25,210.24 and 10,608.12 is: 14,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.04 : 25,210.24 = 10,608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.04/25,210.24 = 10,608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.04x = 25,210.24 × 10,608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.04x = 267,433,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,433,251.15/18,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.01

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