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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.70, 25,599.30 and 18,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.70, 25,599.30 and 18,266.70 is: 25,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.70 : 25,599.30 = 18,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.70/25,599.30 = 18,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.70x = 25,599.30 × 18,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.70x = 467,614,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,614,733.31/18,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.30

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