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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.68, 25,087.92 and 10,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.68, 25,087.92 and 10,221.92 is: 14,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.68 : 25,087.92 = 10,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.68/25,087.92 = 10,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.68x = 25,087.92 × 10,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.68x = 256,446,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,446,711.21/18,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.23

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