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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.76, 25,837.42 and 10,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.76, 25,837.42 and 10,225 is: 14,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.76 : 25,837.42 = 10,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.76/25,837.42 = 10,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.76x = 25,837.42 × 10,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.76x = 264,187,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,187,619.50/18,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,110.51

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