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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.09, 25,199.72 and 10,605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.09, 25,199.72 and 10,605.22 is: 14,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.09 : 25,199.72 = 10,605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.09/25,199.72 = 10,605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.09x = 25,199.72 × 10,605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.09x = 267,248,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,248,448.54/18,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.86

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