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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.92, 25,061.82 and 10,201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.92, 25,061.82 and 10,201.72 is: 14,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.92 : 25,061.82 = 10,201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.92/25,061.82 = 10,201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.92x = 25,061.82 × 10,201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.92x = 255,673,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,673,670.33/18,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.78

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