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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.66, 25,155.25 and 10,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.66, 25,155.25 and 10,271.66 is: 14,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.66 : 25,155.25 = 10,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.66/25,155.25 = 10,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.66x = 25,155.25 × 10,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.66x = 258,386,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,386,175.22/18,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.72

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