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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.87, 25,157.99 and 10,273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.87, 25,157.99 and 10,273.03 is: 14,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.87 : 25,157.99 = 10,273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.87/25,157.99 = 10,273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.87x = 25,157.99 × 10,273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.87x = 258,448,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,448,748.80/18,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.43

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