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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.59, 25,091.81 and 10,224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.59, 25,091.81 and 10,224.87 is: 14,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.59 : 25,091.81 = 10,224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.59/25,091.81 = 10,224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.59x = 25,091.81 × 10,224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.59x = 256,560,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,560,495.31/18,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.23

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