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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.16, 25,159.60 and 10,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.16, 25,159.60 and 10,274.32 is: 14,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.16 : 25,159.60 = 10,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.16/25,159.60 = 10,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.16x = 25,159.60 × 10,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.16x = 258,497,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,497,781.47/18,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.12

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