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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.98, 25,150.54 and 10,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.98, 25,150.54 and 10,267.34 is: 14,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.98 : 25,150.54 = 10,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.98/25,150.54 = 10,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.98x = 25,150.54 × 10,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.98x = 258,229,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,229,145.36/18,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.97

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