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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.66, 25,842.98 and 10,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.66, 25,842.98 and 10,229.02 is: 14,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.66 : 25,842.98 = 10,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.66/25,842.98 = 10,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.66x = 25,842.98 × 10,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.66x = 264,348,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,348,359.28/18,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.15

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