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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.31, 25,166.05 and 10,682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.31, 25,166.05 and 10,682.67 is: 14,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.31 : 25,166.05 = 10,682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.31/25,166.05 = 10,682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.31x = 25,166.05 × 10,682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.31x = 268,840,607.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,840,607.35/18,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.24

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