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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.76, 25,158.30 and 10,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.76, 25,158.30 and 10,164.32 is: 14,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.76 : 25,158.30 = 10,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.76/25,158.30 = 10,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.76x = 25,158.30 × 10,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.76x = 255,717,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,717,011.86/18,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.68

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