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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.90, 25,065.54 and 10,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.90, 25,065.54 and 10,205.10 is: 14,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.90 : 25,065.54 = 10,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.90/25,065.54 = 10,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.90x = 25,065.54 × 10,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.90x = 255,796,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,796,342.25/18,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.45

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