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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.06, 25,159.74 and 10,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.06, 25,159.74 and 10,276.52 is: 14,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.06 : 25,159.74 = 10,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.06/25,159.74 = 10,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.06x = 25,159.74 × 10,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.06x = 258,554,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,554,571.30/18,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.54

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