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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.51, 25,135.71 and 10,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.51, 25,135.71 and 10,662.16 is: 14,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.51 : 25,135.71 = 10,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.51/25,135.71 = 10,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.51x = 25,135.71 × 10,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.51x = 268,000,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,000,896.87/18,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.75

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