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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.55, 25,149.33 and 10,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.55, 25,149.33 and 10,266.60 is: 14,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.55 : 25,149.33 = 10,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.55/25,149.33 = 10,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.55x = 25,149.33 × 10,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.55x = 258,198,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,198,111.38/18,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.60

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