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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.38, 25,164.32 and 10,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.38, 25,164.32 and 10,169.27 is: 14,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.38 : 25,164.32 = 10,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.38/25,164.32 = 10,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.38x = 25,164.32 × 10,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.38x = 255,902,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,902,810.12/18,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.32

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