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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.91, 25,073.82 and 10,212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.91, 25,073.82 and 10,212.57 is: 14,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.91 : 25,073.82 = 10,212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.91/25,073.82 = 10,212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.91x = 25,073.82 × 10,212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.91x = 256,068,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,068,141.92/18,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.98

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