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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.71, 25,144.92 and 10,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.71, 25,144.92 and 10,263.27 is: 14,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.71 : 25,144.92 = 10,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.71/25,144.92 = 10,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.71x = 25,144.92 × 10,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.71x = 258,069,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,069,103.09/18,220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.50

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