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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.81, 25,676.02 and 10,222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.81, 25,676.02 and 10,222.31 is: 14,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.81 : 25,676.02 = 10,222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.81/25,676.02 = 10,222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.81x = 25,676.02 × 10,222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.81x = 262,468,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,468,312.97/18,605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.79

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