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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,121.59, 25,008.82 and 10,163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,121.59, 25,008.82 and 10,163.18 is: 14,025.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,121.59 : 25,008.82 = 10,163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,121.59/25,008.82 = 10,163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,121.59x = 25,008.82 × 10,163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,121.59x = 254,169,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,169,176.36/18,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.77

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