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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.80, 25,266.34 and 10,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.80, 25,266.34 and 10,351.44 is: 14,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.80 : 25,266.34 = 10,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.80/25,266.34 = 10,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.80x = 25,266.34 × 10,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.80x = 261,543,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,543,002.53/18,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.88

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