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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.23, 25,072.61 and 10,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.23, 25,072.61 and 10,210.25 is: 14,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.23 : 25,072.61 = 10,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.23/25,072.61 = 10,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.23x = 25,072.61 × 10,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.23x = 255,997,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,997,627.88/18,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.40

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