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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.84, 25,166.71 and 10,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.84, 25,166.71 and 10,282.02 is: 14,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.84 : 25,166.71 = 10,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.84/25,166.71 = 10,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.84x = 25,166.71 × 10,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.84x = 258,764,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,764,438.31/18,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.33

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