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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.48, 25,145.74 and 10,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.48, 25,145.74 and 10,263.82 is: 14,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.48 : 25,145.74 = 10,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.48/25,145.74 = 10,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.48x = 25,145.74 × 10,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.48x = 258,091,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,091,349.13/18,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,164.13

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