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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.22, 25,148.97 and 10,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.22, 25,148.97 and 10,265.97 is: 14,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.22 : 25,148.97 = 10,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.22/25,148.97 = 10,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.22x = 25,148.97 × 10,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.22x = 258,178,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,178,571.55/18,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.78

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