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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.62, 25,094.94 and 10,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.62, 25,094.94 and 10,226.78 is: 14,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.62 : 25,094.94 = 10,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.62/25,094.94 = 10,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.62x = 25,094.94 × 10,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.62x = 256,640,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,640,430.49/18,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.05

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