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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.72, 25,565.85 and 10,142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.72, 25,565.85 and 10,142.22 is: 13,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.72 : 25,565.85 = 10,142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.72/25,565.85 = 10,142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.72x = 25,565.85 × 10,142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.72x = 259,294,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,294,475.19/18,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.46

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