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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.84, 25,153.05 and 10,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.84, 25,153.05 and 10,269.07 is: 14,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.84 : 25,153.05 = 10,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.84/25,153.05 = 10,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.84x = 25,153.05 × 10,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.84x = 258,298,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,298,254.05/18,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.31

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