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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.48, 25,147.60 and 10,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.48, 25,147.60 and 10,266.48 is: 14,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.48 : 25,147.60 = 10,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.48/25,147.60 = 10,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.48x = 25,147.60 × 10,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.48x = 258,177,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,177,332.45/18,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.51

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