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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,118.60, 25,003.02 and 10,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,118.60, 25,003.02 and 10,161.16 is: 14,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,118.60 : 25,003.02 = 10,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,118.60/25,003.02 = 10,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,118.60x = 25,003.02 × 10,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,118.60x = 254,059,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,059,686.70/18,118.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.04

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