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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.63, 25,220.90 and 10,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.63, 25,220.90 and 10,209.92 is: 14,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.63 : 25,220.90 = 10,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.63/25,220.90 = 10,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.63x = 25,220.90 × 10,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.63x = 257,503,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,503,270.75/18,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.98

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