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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.92, 25,059.15 and 10,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.92, 25,059.15 and 10,093.80 is: 13,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.92 : 25,059.15 = 10,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.92/25,059.15 = 10,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.92x = 25,059.15 × 10,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.92x = 252,942,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,942,048.27/18,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.59

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