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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.78, 25,210.43 and 10,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.78, 25,210.43 and 10,202.21 is: 14,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.78 : 25,210.43 = 10,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.78/25,210.43 = 10,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.78x = 25,210.43 × 10,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.78x = 257,202,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,202,189.58/18,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.78

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