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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.47, 25,146.73 and 10,156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.47, 25,146.73 and 10,156.37 is: 14,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.47 : 25,146.73 = 10,156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.47/25,146.73 = 10,156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.47x = 25,146.73 × 10,156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.47x = 255,399,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,399,426.25/18,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.09

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