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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.36, 25,150.64 and 10,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.36, 25,150.64 and 10,267.43 is: 14,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.36 : 25,150.64 = 10,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.36/25,150.64 = 10,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.36x = 25,150.64 × 10,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.36x = 258,232,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,232,258.56/18,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.84

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