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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.72, 25,161.20 and 10,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.72, 25,161.20 and 10,676.80 is: 14,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.72 : 25,161.20 = 10,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.72/25,161.20 = 10,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.72x = 25,161.20 × 10,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.72x = 268,641,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,641,100.16/18,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.24

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