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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.16, 25,168.38 and 10,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.16, 25,168.38 and 10,281.14 is: 14,187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.16 : 25,168.38 = 10,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.16/25,168.38 = 10,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.16x = 25,168.38 × 10,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.16x = 258,759,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,759,638.35/18,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.81

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