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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,157.95, 25,056.90 and 10,200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,157.95, 25,056.90 and 10,200.33 is: 14,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157.95 : 25,056.90 = 10,200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157.95/25,056.90 = 10,200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157.95x = 25,056.90 × 10,200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157.95x = 255,588,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,588,648.78/18,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.85

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