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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.70, 25,005.42 and 10,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.70, 25,005.42 and 10,161.88 is: 14,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.70 : 25,005.42 = 10,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.70/25,005.42 = 10,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.70x = 25,005.42 × 10,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.70x = 254,102,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,102,077.39/18,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.07

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