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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.59, 25,242.88 and 10,226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.59, 25,242.88 and 10,226.61 is: 14,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.59 : 25,242.88 = 10,226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.59/25,242.88 = 10,226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.59x = 25,242.88 × 10,226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.59x = 258,149,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,149,089.04/18,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.22

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