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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.06, 25,158.36 and 10,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.06, 25,158.36 and 10,275.52 is: 14,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.06 : 25,158.36 = 10,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.06/25,158.36 = 10,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.06x = 25,158.36 × 10,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.06x = 258,515,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,515,231.35/18,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.16

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