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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.48, 25,099.56 and 10,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.48, 25,099.56 and 10,229.04 is: 14,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.48 : 25,099.56 = 10,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.48/25,099.56 = 10,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.48x = 25,099.56 × 10,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.48x = 256,744,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,744,403.22/18,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,117.32

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