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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.95, 25,837.88 and 10,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.95, 25,837.88 and 10,225.32 is: 14,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.95 : 25,837.88 = 10,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.95/25,837.88 = 10,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.95x = 25,837.88 × 10,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.95x = 264,200,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200,588.44/18,722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.06

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