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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.78, 25,067.73 and 10,609.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.78, 25,067.73 and 10,609.99 is: 14,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.78 : 25,067.73 = 10,609.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.78/25,067.73 = 10,609.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.78x = 25,067.73 × 10,609.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.78x = 265,968,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,968,364.62/18,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.60

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