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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,236.76, 25,163.94 and 10,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,236.76, 25,163.94 and 10,278.84 is: 14,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,236.76 : 25,163.94 = 10,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,236.76/25,163.94 = 10,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,236.76x = 25,163.94 × 10,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,236.76x = 258,656,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,656,113.03/18,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.23

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