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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.02, 25,062.45 and 10,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.02, 25,062.45 and 10,204.20 is: 14,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.02 : 25,062.45 = 10,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.02/25,062.45 = 10,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.02x = 25,062.45 × 10,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.02x = 255,742,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,742,252.29/18,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.71

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