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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.86, 25,835.22 and 10,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.86, 25,835.22 and 10,223.30 is: 14,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.86 : 25,835.22 = 10,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.86/25,835.22 = 10,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.86x = 25,835.22 × 10,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.86x = 264,121,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,121,204.63/18,720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.39

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