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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.56, 25,208.57 and 10,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.56, 25,208.57 and 10,309.06 is: 14,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.56 : 25,208.57 = 10,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.56/25,208.57 = 10,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.56x = 25,208.57 × 10,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.56x = 259,876,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,876,546.08/18,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.90

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