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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.44, 25,155.16 and 10,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.44, 25,155.16 and 10,161.98 is: 14,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.44 : 25,155.16 = 10,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.44/25,155.16 = 10,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.44x = 25,155.16 × 10,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.44x = 255,626,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,626,270.30/18,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.49

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