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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.52, 25,071.92 and 10,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.52, 25,071.92 and 10,209.73 is: 14,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.52 : 25,071.92 = 10,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.52/25,071.92 = 10,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.52x = 25,071.92 × 10,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.52x = 255,977,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,977,496.63/18,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.84

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