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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.56, 25,143.88 and 10,262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.56, 25,143.88 and 10,262.85 is: 14,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.56 : 25,143.88 = 10,262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.56/25,143.88 = 10,262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.56x = 25,143.88 × 10,262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.56x = 258,047,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,047,868.86/18,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.46

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