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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.64, 25,161.12 and 10,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.64, 25,161.12 and 10,276.92 is: 14,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.64 : 25,161.12 = 10,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.64/25,161.12 = 10,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.64x = 25,161.12 × 10,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.64x = 258,578,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,578,817.35/18,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.42

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