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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.51, 25,161.84 and 10,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.51, 25,161.84 and 10,275.66 is: 14,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.51 : 25,161.84 = 10,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.51/25,161.84 = 10,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.51x = 25,161.84 × 10,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.51x = 258,554,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,554,512.81/18,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.19

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