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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.35, 25,146.36 and 10,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.35, 25,146.36 and 10,264.10 is: 14,164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.35 : 25,146.36 = 10,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.35/25,146.36 = 10,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.35x = 25,146.36 × 10,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.35x = 258,104,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,104,627.94/18,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,164.18

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