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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.48, 25,148.98 and 10,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.48, 25,148.98 and 10,267.48 is: 14,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.48 : 25,148.98 = 10,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.48/25,148.98 = 10,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.48x = 25,148.98 × 10,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.48x = 258,216,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,216,649.17/18,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.89

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