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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.32, 25,834.10 and 10,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.32, 25,834.10 and 10,222.52 is: 14,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.32 : 25,834.10 = 10,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.32/25,834.10 = 10,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.32x = 25,834.10 × 10,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.32x = 264,089,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,089,423.65/18,720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.10

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