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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.63, 25,071.93 and 10,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.63, 25,071.93 and 10,210.70 is: 14,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.63 : 25,071.93 = 10,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.63/25,071.93 = 10,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.63x = 25,071.93 × 10,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.63x = 256,001,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,001,830.29/18,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.32

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