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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.34, 25,150.97 and 10,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.34, 25,150.97 and 10,267.56 is: 14,169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.34 : 25,150.97 = 10,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.34/25,150.97 = 10,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.34x = 25,150.97 × 10,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.34x = 258,239,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,239,213.52/18,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.24

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