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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.96, 25,267.66 and 10,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.96, 25,267.66 and 10,351.26 is: 14,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.96 : 25,267.66 = 10,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.96/25,267.66 = 10,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.96x = 25,267.66 × 10,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.96x = 261,552,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,552,118.25/18,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.47

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