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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.58, 25,168.59 and 10,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.58, 25,168.59 and 10,682.34 is: 14,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.58 : 25,168.59 = 10,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.58/25,168.59 = 10,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.58x = 25,168.59 × 10,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.58x = 268,859,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,859,435.70/18,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.29

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