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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.40, 25,207.20 and 10,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.40, 25,207.20 and 10,814.40 is: 14,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.40 : 25,207.20 = 10,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.40/25,207.20 = 10,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.40x = 25,207.20 × 10,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.40x = 272,600,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,600,743.68/18,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,923.62

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