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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.06, 25,207.54 and 10,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.06, 25,207.54 and 10,718.22 is: 14,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.06 : 25,207.54 = 10,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.06/25,207.54 = 10,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.06x = 25,207.54 × 10,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.06x = 270,179,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,179,959.38/18,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.36

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