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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.92, 25,145.97 and 10,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.92, 25,145.97 and 10,267.15 is: 14,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.92 : 25,145.97 = 10,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.92/25,145.97 = 10,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.92x = 25,145.97 × 10,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.92x = 258,177,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,177,445.89/18,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.18

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