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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.61, 25,150.05 and 10,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.61, 25,150.05 and 10,266.96 is: 14,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.61 : 25,150.05 = 10,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.61/25,150.05 = 10,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.61x = 25,150.05 × 10,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.61x = 258,214,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,214,557.35/18,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.45

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