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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.34, 25,152.35 and 10,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.34, 25,152.35 and 10,268.56 is: 14,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.34 : 25,152.35 = 10,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.34/25,152.35 = 10,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.34x = 25,152.35 × 10,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.34x = 258,278,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,278,415.12/18,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.61

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