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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.97, 25,161.35 and 10,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.97, 25,161.35 and 10,277.73 is: 14,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.97 : 25,161.35 = 10,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.97/25,161.35 = 10,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.97x = 25,161.35 × 10,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.97x = 258,601,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,601,510.35/18,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.18

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