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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.06, 25,161.12 and 10,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.06, 25,161.12 and 10,277.52 is: 14,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.06 : 25,161.12 = 10,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.06/25,161.12 = 10,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.06x = 25,161.12 × 10,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.06x = 258,593,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,593,914.02/18,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.92

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