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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.88, 25,163.26 and 10,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.88, 25,163.26 and 10,276.44 is: 14,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.88 : 25,163.26 = 10,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.88/25,163.26 = 10,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.88x = 25,163.26 × 10,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.88x = 258,588,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,588,731.59/18,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.77

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