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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.47, 25,064.85 and 10,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.47, 25,064.85 and 10,204.54 is: 14,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.47 : 25,064.85 = 10,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.47/25,064.85 = 10,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.47x = 25,064.85 × 10,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.47x = 255,775,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,775,264.42/18,162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.63

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