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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.06, 25,153.26 and 10,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.06, 25,153.26 and 10,160.61 is: 14,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.06 : 25,153.26 = 10,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.06/25,153.26 = 10,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.06x = 25,153.26 × 10,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.06x = 255,572,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,572,402.21/18,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.59

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