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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.08, 25,260.90 and 10,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.08, 25,260.90 and 10,238.72 is: 14,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.08 : 25,260.90 = 10,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.08/25,260.90 = 10,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.08x = 25,260.90 × 10,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.08x = 258,639,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,639,282.05/18,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.37

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