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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.99, 25,055.28 and 10,197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.99, 25,055.28 and 10,197.66 is: 14,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.99 : 25,055.28 = 10,197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.99/25,055.28 = 10,197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.99x = 25,055.28 × 10,197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.99x = 255,505,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,505,226.64/18,156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.00

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