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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.04, 25,161.68 and 10,683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.04, 25,161.68 and 10,683.84 is: 14,743.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.04 : 25,161.68 = 10,683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.04/25,161.68 = 10,683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.04x = 25,161.68 × 10,683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.04x = 268,823,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,823,363.25/18,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.75

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