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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.71, 25,056.29 and 10,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.71, 25,056.29 and 10,199.41 is: 14,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.71 : 25,056.29 = 10,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.71/25,056.29 = 10,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.71x = 25,056.29 × 10,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.71x = 255,559,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,559,198.51/18,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.65

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