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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.74, 25,073.46 and 10,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.74, 25,073.46 and 10,210.76 is: 14,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.74 : 25,073.46 = 10,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.74/25,073.46 = 10,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.74x = 25,073.46 × 10,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.74x = 256,019,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,019,082.43/18,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.19

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