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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.20, 25,646.40 and 18,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.20, 25,646.40 and 18,277.20 is: 25,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.20 : 25,646.40 = 18,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.20/25,646.40 = 18,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.20x = 25,646.40 × 18,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.20x = 468,744,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,744,382.08/18,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.40

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