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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.80, 25,163.64 and 10,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.80, 25,163.64 and 10,277.28 is: 14,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.80 : 25,163.64 = 10,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.80/25,163.64 = 10,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.80x = 25,163.64 × 10,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.80x = 258,613,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,613,774.10/18,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.65

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