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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.35, 25,153.28 and 10,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.35, 25,153.28 and 10,269.10 is: 14,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.35 : 25,153.28 = 10,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.35/25,153.28 = 10,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.35x = 25,153.28 × 10,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.35x = 258,301,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,301,421.88/18,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.09

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