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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.68, 25,073.06 and 10,210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.68, 25,073.06 and 10,210.91 is: 14,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.68 : 25,073.06 = 10,210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.68/25,073.06 = 10,210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.68x = 25,073.06 × 10,210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.68x = 256,018,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,018,582.66/18,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.20

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