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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.47, 25,211.66 and 10,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.47, 25,211.66 and 10,307.79 is: 14,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.47 : 25,211.66 = 10,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.47/25,211.66 = 10,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.47x = 25,211.66 × 10,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.47x = 259,876,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,876,445.29/18,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.41

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