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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.34, 25,056.84 and 10,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.34, 25,056.84 and 10,602.36 is: 14,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.34 : 25,056.84 = 10,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.34/25,056.84 = 10,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.34x = 25,056.84 × 10,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.34x = 265,661,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,661,677.90/18,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,628.68

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