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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.30, 25,004.70 and 10,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.30, 25,004.70 and 10,162.26 is: 14,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.30 : 25,004.70 = 10,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.30/25,004.70 = 10,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.30x = 25,004.70 × 10,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.30x = 254,104,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,104,262.62/18,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.96

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