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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.55, 25,951.97 and 10,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.55, 25,951.97 and 10,307.09 is: 14,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.55 : 25,951.97 = 10,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.55/25,951.97 = 10,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.55x = 25,951.97 × 10,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.55x = 267,489,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,489,381.11/18,805.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.96

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