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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.51, 25,149.96 and 10,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.51, 25,149.96 and 10,675.31 is: 14,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.51 : 25,149.96 = 10,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.51/25,149.96 = 10,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.51x = 25,149.96 × 10,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.51x = 268,483,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,483,493.74/18,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.00

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