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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.19, 25,073.89 and 10,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.19, 25,073.89 and 10,211.90 is: 14,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.19 : 25,073.89 = 10,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.19/25,073.89 = 10,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.19x = 25,073.89 × 10,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.19x = 256,052,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,052,057.29/18,170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.88

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