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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.97, 25,079.42 and 10,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.97, 25,079.42 and 10,216.94 is: 14,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.97 : 25,079.42 = 10,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.97/25,079.42 = 10,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.97x = 25,079.42 × 10,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.97x = 256,234,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,234,829.52/18,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,099.00

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