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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.78, 25,079.84 and 10,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.78, 25,079.84 and 10,216.06 is: 14,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.78 : 25,079.84 = 10,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.78/25,079.84 = 10,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.78x = 25,079.84 × 10,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.78x = 256,217,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,217,150.23/18,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.18

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