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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.12, 25,148.68 and 10,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.12, 25,148.68 and 10,266.28 is: 14,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.12 : 25,148.68 = 10,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.12/25,148.68 = 10,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.12x = 25,148.68 × 10,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.12x = 258,183,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,183,301.97/18,224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.12

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