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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,220.86, 25,144.88 and 10,263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,220.86, 25,144.88 and 10,263.21 is: 14,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220.86 : 25,144.88 = 10,263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220.86/25,144.88 = 10,263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220.86x = 25,144.88 × 10,263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220.86x = 258,067,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,067,132.55/18,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.28

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