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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.70, 25,151.87 and 10,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.70, 25,151.87 and 10,670.56 is: 14,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.70 : 25,151.87 = 10,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.70/25,151.87 = 10,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.70x = 25,151.87 × 10,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.70x = 268,384,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,384,537.95/18,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,726.42

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