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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.22, 25,155.86 and 10,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.22, 25,155.86 and 10,270.98 is: 14,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.22 : 25,155.86 = 10,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.22/25,155.86 = 10,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.22x = 25,155.86 × 10,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.22x = 258,375,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,375,334.94/18,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.69

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