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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.06, 25,152.84 and 10,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.06, 25,152.84 and 10,271.52 is: 14,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.06 : 25,152.84 = 10,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.06/25,152.84 = 10,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.06x = 25,152.84 × 10,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.06x = 258,357,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,357,899.12/18,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.64

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