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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.37, 25,205.73 and 10,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.37, 25,205.73 and 10,308.12 is: 14,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.37 : 25,205.73 = 10,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.37/25,205.73 = 10,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.37x = 25,205.73 × 10,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.37x = 259,823,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,823,689.53/18,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,224.16

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