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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.26, 25,951.44 and 10,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.26, 25,951.44 and 10,306.88 is: 14,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.26 : 25,951.44 = 10,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.26/25,951.44 = 10,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.26x = 25,951.44 × 10,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.26x = 267,478,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,478,432.78/18,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.84

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