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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.69, 25,059.72 and 10,202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.69, 25,059.72 and 10,202.25 is: 14,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.69 : 25,059.72 = 10,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.69/25,059.72 = 10,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.69x = 25,059.72 × 10,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.69x = 255,665,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,665,528.37/18,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.74

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