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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.95, 25,158.87 and 10,273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.95, 25,158.87 and 10,273.77 is: 14,178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.95 : 25,158.87 = 10,273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.95/25,158.87 = 10,273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.95x = 25,158.87 × 10,273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.95x = 258,476,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,476,443.84/18,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.67

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