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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.60, 25,146.96 and 10,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.60, 25,146.96 and 10,670.24 is: 14,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.60 : 25,146.96 = 10,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.60/25,146.96 = 10,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.60x = 25,146.96 × 10,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.60x = 268,324,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324,098.47/18,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,725.61

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