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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.31, 25,210.92 and 10,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.31, 25,210.92 and 10,611.02 is: 14,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.31 : 25,210.92 = 10,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.31/25,210.92 = 10,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.31x = 25,210.92 × 10,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.31x = 267,513,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,513,576.34/18,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.59

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