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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.68, 25,060.44 and 10,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.68, 25,060.44 and 10,204.64 is: 14,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.68 : 25,060.44 = 10,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.68/25,060.44 = 10,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.68x = 25,060.44 × 10,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.68x = 255,732,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,732,768.44/18,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.45

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