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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.41, 25,155.98 and 10,673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.41, 25,155.98 and 10,673.17 is: 14,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.41 : 25,155.98 = 10,673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.41/25,155.98 = 10,673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.41x = 25,155.98 × 10,673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.41x = 268,494,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,494,051.06/18,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.66

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