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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.31, 25,207.88 and 10,718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.31, 25,207.88 and 10,718.43 is: 14,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.31 : 25,207.88 = 10,718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.31/25,207.88 = 10,718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.31x = 25,207.88 × 10,718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.31x = 270,188,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,188,843.64/18,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.65

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