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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.64, 25,154.92 and 10,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.64, 25,154.92 and 10,270.40 is: 14,172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.64 : 25,154.92 = 10,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.64/25,154.92 = 10,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.64x = 25,154.92 × 10,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.64x = 258,351,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,351,090.37/18,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.81

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