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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.29, 25,143.89 and 10,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.29, 25,143.89 and 10,265.08 is: 14,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.29 : 25,143.89 = 10,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.29/25,143.89 = 10,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.29x = 25,143.89 × 10,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.29x = 258,104,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,104,061.93/18,220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.75

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