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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.32, 25,147.92 and 10,156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.32, 25,147.92 and 10,156.92 is: 14,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.32 : 25,147.92 = 10,156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.32/25,147.92 = 10,156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.32x = 25,147.92 × 10,156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.32x = 255,425,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,425,411.61/18,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.40

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