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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.56, 25,061.52 and 10,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.56, 25,061.52 and 10,203.26 is: 14,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.56 : 25,061.52 = 10,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.56/25,061.52 = 10,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.56x = 25,061.52 × 10,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.56x = 255,709,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,709,204.56/18,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.92

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