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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.26, 25,064.52 and 10,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.26, 25,064.52 and 10,204.04 is: 14,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.26 : 25,064.52 = 10,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.26/25,064.52 = 10,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.26x = 25,064.52 × 10,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.26x = 255,759,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,759,364.66/18,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.24

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