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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.73, 25,072.10 and 10,209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.73, 25,072.10 and 10,209.79 is: 14,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.73 : 25,072.10 = 10,209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.73/25,072.10 = 10,209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.73x = 25,072.10 × 10,209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.73x = 255,980,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,980,875.86/18,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,089.87

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