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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.36, 25,163.72 and 10,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.36, 25,163.72 and 10,276.72 is: 14,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.36 : 25,163.72 = 10,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.36/25,163.72 = 10,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.36x = 25,163.72 × 10,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.36x = 258,600,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,600,504.60/18,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.04

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