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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.80, 25,146.22 and 10,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.80, 25,146.22 and 10,263.28 is: 14,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.80 : 25,146.22 = 10,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.80/25,146.22 = 10,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.80x = 25,146.22 × 10,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.80x = 258,082,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,082,696.80/18,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.40

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