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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.31, 25,205.49 and 10,307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.31, 25,205.49 and 10,307.07 is: 14,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.31 : 25,205.49 = 10,307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.31/25,205.49 = 10,307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.31x = 25,205.49 × 10,307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.31x = 259,794,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,794,749.81/18,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.62

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