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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.95, 25,203.98 and 10,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.95, 25,203.98 and 10,610.92 is: 14,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.95 : 25,203.98 = 10,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.95/25,203.98 = 10,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.95x = 25,203.98 × 10,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.95x = 267,437,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,437,415.46/18,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.90

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