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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.17, 25,207.32 and 10,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.17, 25,207.32 and 10,310.08 is: 14,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.17 : 25,207.32 = 10,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.17/25,207.32 = 10,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.17x = 25,207.32 × 10,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.17x = 259,889,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,889,485.79/18,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.91

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