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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.20, 25,631 and 18,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.20, 25,631 and 18,266.20 is: 25,631

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.20 : 25,631 = 18,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.20/25,631 = 18,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.20x = 25,631 × 18,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.20x = 468,180,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,180,972.20/18,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631

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