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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.76, 25,158.06 and 10,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.76, 25,158.06 and 10,676.16 is: 14,732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.76 : 25,158.06 = 10,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.76/25,158.06 = 10,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.76x = 25,158.06 × 10,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.76x = 268,591,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,591,473.85/18,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.87

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