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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,225.70, 25,152.22 and 10,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,225.70, 25,152.22 and 10,268.40 is: 14,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,225.70 : 25,152.22 = 10,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,225.70/25,152.22 = 10,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,225.70x = 25,152.22 × 10,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,225.70x = 258,273,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,273,055.85/18,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.82

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