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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.72, 25,063.41 and 10,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.72, 25,063.41 and 10,095.90 is: 13,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.72 : 25,063.41 = 10,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.72/25,063.41 = 10,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.72x = 25,063.41 × 10,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.72x = 253,037,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,037,681.02/18,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.71

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