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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.41, 25,073.46 and 10,102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.41, 25,073.46 and 10,102.23 is: 13,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.41 : 25,073.46 = 10,102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.41/25,073.46 = 10,102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.41x = 25,073.46 × 10,102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.41x = 253,297,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,297,859.82/18,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.67

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