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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.75, 25,145.51 and 10,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.75, 25,145.51 and 10,668.69 is: 14,721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.75 : 25,145.51 = 10,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.75/25,145.51 = 10,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.75x = 25,145.51 × 10,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.75x = 268,269,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,269,597.74/18,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,721.69

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