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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.05, 25,151.88 and 10,673.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.05, 25,151.88 and 10,673.79 is: 14,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.05 : 25,151.88 = 10,673.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.05/25,151.88 = 10,673.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.05x = 25,151.88 × 10,673.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.05x = 268,465,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,465,885.23/18,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.79

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