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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.46, 25,055.94 and 10,199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.46, 25,055.94 and 10,199.16 is: 14,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.46 : 25,055.94 = 10,199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.46/25,055.94 = 10,199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.46x = 25,055.94 × 10,199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.46x = 255,549,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,549,541.01/18,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.30

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