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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.61, 25,159.12 and 10,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.61, 25,159.12 and 10,273.36 is: 14,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.61 : 25,159.12 = 10,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.61/25,159.12 = 10,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.61x = 25,159.12 × 10,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.61x = 258,468,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,468,697.04/18,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.95

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