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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.44, 25,142.54 and 10,264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.44, 25,142.54 and 10,264.65 is: 14,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.44 : 25,142.54 = 10,264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.44/25,142.54 = 10,264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.44x = 25,142.54 × 10,264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.44x = 258,079,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,079,321.89/18,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.72

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