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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.16, 25,149.83 and 10,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.16, 25,149.83 and 10,266.67 is: 14,168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.16 : 25,149.83 = 10,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.16/25,149.83 = 10,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.16x = 25,149.83 × 10,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.16x = 258,205,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,205,005.17/18,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.28

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