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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.92, 25,059 and 10,603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.92, 25,059 and 10,603.90 is: 14,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.92 : 25,059 = 10,603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.92/25,059 = 10,603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.92x = 25,059 × 10,603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.92x = 265,723,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,723,130.10/18,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.78

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