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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.20, 25,632.40 and 18,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.20, 25,632.40 and 18,267.20 is: 25,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.20 : 25,632.40 = 18,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.20/25,632.40 = 18,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.20x = 25,632.40 × 18,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.20x = 468,232,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,232,177.28/18,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.40

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