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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.46, 25,149.24 and 10,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.46, 25,149.24 and 10,266.66 is: 14,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.46 : 25,149.24 = 10,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.46/25,149.24 = 10,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.46x = 25,149.24 × 10,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.46x = 258,198,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,198,696.34/18,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.70

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