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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.08, 25,073.16 and 10,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.08, 25,073.16 and 10,211.28 is: 14,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.08 : 25,073.16 = 10,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.08/25,073.16 = 10,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.08x = 25,073.16 × 10,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.08x = 256,029,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,029,057.24/18,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.47

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