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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.11, 25,004.04 and 10,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.11, 25,004.04 and 10,161.31 is: 14,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.11 : 25,004.04 = 10,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.11/25,004.04 = 10,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.11x = 25,004.04 × 10,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.11x = 254,073,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,073,801.69/18,119.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.42

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