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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.92, 25,065.12 and 10,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.92, 25,065.12 and 10,205.12 is: 14,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.92 : 25,065.12 = 10,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.92/25,065.12 = 10,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.92x = 25,065.12 × 10,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.92x = 255,792,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,792,557.41/18,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.23

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