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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.33, 25,168.25 and 10,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.33, 25,168.25 and 10,682.08 is: 14,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.33 : 25,168.25 = 10,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.33/25,168.25 = 10,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.33x = 25,168.25 × 10,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.33x = 268,849,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,849,259.96/18,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,744.93

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