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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.90, 25,148.61 and 10,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.90, 25,148.61 and 10,266.10 is: 14,167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.90 : 25,148.61 = 10,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.90/25,148.61 = 10,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.90x = 25,148.61 × 10,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.90x = 258,178,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178,145.12/18,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.01

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