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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.30, 25,162.98 and 10,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.30, 25,162.98 and 10,167.14 is: 14,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.30 : 25,162.98 = 10,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.30/25,162.98 = 10,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.30x = 25,162.98 × 10,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.30x = 255,835,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,835,540.48/18,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.23

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