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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.43, 25,162.13 and 10,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.43, 25,162.13 and 10,275.94 is: 14,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.43 : 25,162.13 = 10,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.43/25,162.13 = 10,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.43x = 25,162.13 × 10,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.43x = 258,564,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,564,538.15/18,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.80

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