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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.52, 25,064.52 and 10,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.52, 25,064.52 and 10,205.70 is: 14,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.52 : 25,064.52 = 10,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.52/25,064.52 = 10,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.52x = 25,064.52 × 10,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.52x = 255,800,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,800,971.76/18,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.78

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