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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.68, 25,074.24 and 10,214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.68, 25,074.24 and 10,214.64 is: 14,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.68 : 25,074.24 = 10,214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.68/25,074.24 = 10,214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.68x = 25,074.24 × 10,214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.68x = 256,124,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,124,334.87/18,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.25

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