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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.95, 25,159.20 and 10,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.95, 25,159.20 and 10,273.44 is: 14,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.95 : 25,159.20 = 10,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.95/25,159.20 = 10,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.95x = 25,159.20 × 10,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.95x = 258,471,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,471,531.65/18,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.62

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