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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,119.34, 25,004.66 and 10,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,119.34, 25,004.66 and 10,161.54 is: 14,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,119.34 : 25,004.66 = 10,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,119.34/25,004.66 = 10,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,119.34x = 25,004.66 × 10,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,119.34x = 254,085,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,085,852.78/18,119.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.91

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