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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.71, 25,059.05 and 10,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.71, 25,059.05 and 10,203.26 is: 14,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.71 : 25,059.05 = 10,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.71/25,059.05 = 10,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.71x = 25,059.05 × 10,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.71x = 255,684,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,684,002.50/18,159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,079.74

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