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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.80, 25,058.36 and 10,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.80, 25,058.36 and 10,605.56 is: 14,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.80 : 25,058.36 = 10,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.80/25,058.36 = 10,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.80x = 25,058.36 × 10,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.80x = 265,757,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,757,940.48/18,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.21

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