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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.30, 25,056.30 and 10,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.30, 25,056.30 and 10,604.06 is: 14,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.30 : 25,056.30 = 10,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.30/25,056.30 = 10,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.30x = 25,056.30 × 10,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.30x = 265,698,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,698,508.58/18,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.15

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