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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.10, 25,003.71 and 10,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.10, 25,003.71 and 10,161.66 is: 14,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.10 : 25,003.71 = 10,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.10/25,003.71 = 10,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.10x = 25,003.71 × 10,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.10x = 254,079,199.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079,199.76/18,119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.73

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