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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.02, 25,156.17 and 10,679.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.02, 25,156.17 and 10,679.82 is: 14,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.02 : 25,156.17 = 10,679.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.02/25,156.17 = 10,679.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.02x = 25,156.17 × 10,679.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.02x = 268,663,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,663,367.49/18,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.22

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