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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.70, 25,714.30 and 18,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.70, 25,714.30 and 18,325.70 is: 25,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.70 : 25,714.30 = 18,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.70/25,714.30 = 18,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.70x = 25,714.30 × 18,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.70x = 471,232,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,232,547.51/18,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.30

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