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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.32, 25,053.30 and 10,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.32, 25,053.30 and 10,701 is: 14,765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.32 : 25,053.30 = 10,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.32/25,053.30 = 10,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.32x = 25,053.30 × 10,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.32x = 268,095,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,095,363.30/18,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.14

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