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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.39, 25,950.38 and 10,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.39, 25,950.38 and 10,306.37 is: 14,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.39 : 25,950.38 = 10,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.39/25,950.38 = 10,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.39x = 25,950.38 × 10,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.39x = 267,454,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,454,231.26/18,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.97

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