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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.92, 25,148.73 and 10,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.92, 25,148.73 and 10,269.15 is: 14,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.92 : 25,148.73 = 10,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.92/25,148.73 = 10,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.92x = 25,148.73 × 10,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.92x = 258,256,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,256,080.68/18,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.94

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