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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,219.61, 25,143.12 and 10,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,219.61, 25,143.12 and 10,261.96 is: 14,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.61 : 25,143.12 = 10,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.61/25,143.12 = 10,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.61x = 25,143.12 × 10,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.61x = 258,017,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,017,691.72/18,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.54

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