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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.08, 25,256.76 and 10,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.08, 25,256.76 and 10,235.72 is: 14,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.08 : 25,256.76 = 10,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.08/25,256.76 = 10,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.08x = 25,256.76 × 10,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.08x = 258,521,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,521,123.47/18,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.23

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