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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.54, 25,159.17 and 10,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.54, 25,159.17 and 10,273.60 is: 14,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.54 : 25,159.17 = 10,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.54/25,159.17 = 10,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.54x = 25,159.17 × 10,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.54x = 258,475,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,475,248.91/18,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.37

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