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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.37, 25,162.05 and 10,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.37, 25,162.05 and 10,275.88 is: 14,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.37 : 25,162.05 = 10,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.37/25,162.05 = 10,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.37x = 25,162.05 × 10,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.37x = 258,562,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,562,206.35/18,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.71

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