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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.93, 25,141.84 and 10,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.93, 25,141.84 and 10,264.15 is: 14,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.93 : 25,141.84 = 10,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.93/25,141.84 = 10,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.93x = 25,141.84 × 10,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.93x = 258,059,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,059,617.04/18,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.04

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