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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.03, 25,152.69 and 10,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.03, 25,152.69 and 10,268.68 is: 14,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.03 : 25,152.69 = 10,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.03/25,152.69 = 10,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.03x = 25,152.69 × 10,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.03x = 258,284,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,284,924.75/18,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.21

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