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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.43, 25,062.98 and 10,610.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.43, 25,062.98 and 10,610.89 is: 14,642.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.43 : 25,062.98 = 10,610.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.43/25,062.98 = 10,610.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.43x = 25,062.98 × 10,610.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.43x = 265,940,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,940,408.14/18,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,642.34

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