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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.58, 25,151.49 and 10,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.58, 25,151.49 and 10,268.34 is: 14,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.58 : 25,151.49 = 10,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.58/25,151.49 = 10,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.58x = 25,151.49 × 10,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.58x = 258,264,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,264,050.83/18,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.19

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