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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.66, 25,092.79 and 10,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.66, 25,092.79 and 10,226.71 is: 14,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.66 : 25,092.79 = 10,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.66/25,092.79 = 10,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.66x = 25,092.79 × 10,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.66x = 256,616,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,616,692.22/18,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.71

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