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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.89, 25,142.34 and 10,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.89, 25,142.34 and 10,261.09 is: 14,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.89 : 25,142.34 = 10,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.89/25,142.34 = 10,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.89x = 25,142.34 × 10,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.89x = 257,987,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,987,813.55/18,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.46

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