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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.66, 25,162.10 and 10,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.66, 25,162.10 and 10,275.73 is: 14,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.66 : 25,162.10 = 10,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.66/25,162.10 = 10,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.66x = 25,162.10 × 10,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.66x = 258,558,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,558,820.02/18,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.30

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