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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.22, 25,247.44 and 10,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.22, 25,247.44 and 10,229.16 is: 14,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.22 : 25,247.44 = 10,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.22/25,247.44 = 10,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.22x = 25,247.44 × 10,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.22x = 258,260,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,260,182.66/18,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.27

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