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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.23, 25,153.73 and 14,244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.23, 25,153.73 and 14,244.63 is: 19,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.23 : 25,153.73 = 14,244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.23/25,153.73 = 14,244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.23x = 25,153.73 × 14,244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.23x = 358,305,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,305,505.75/18,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.10

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