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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,219.93, 25,145.29 and 10,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,219.93, 25,145.29 and 10,665.80 is: 14,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.93 : 25,145.29 = 10,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.93/25,145.29 = 10,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.93x = 25,145.29 × 10,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.93x = 268,194,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,194,634.08/18,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,719.85

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