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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.10, 25,144.65 and 10,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.10, 25,144.65 and 10,263.20 is: 14,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.10 : 25,144.65 = 10,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.10/25,144.65 = 10,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.10x = 25,144.65 × 10,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.10x = 258,064,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064,446.16/18,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.73

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