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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.64, 25,063.08 and 10,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.64, 25,063.08 and 10,203.60 is: 14,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.64 : 25,063.08 = 10,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.64/25,063.08 = 10,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.64x = 25,063.08 × 10,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.64x = 255,733,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,733,643.09/18,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.20

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