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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.34, 25,072.44 and 10,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.34, 25,072.44 and 10,210.36 is: 14,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.34 : 25,072.44 = 10,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.34/25,072.44 = 10,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.34x = 25,072.44 × 10,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.34x = 255,998,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,998,638.48/18,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.37

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