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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.61, 25,092.05 and 10,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.61, 25,092.05 and 10,116.36 is: 13,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.61 : 25,092.05 = 10,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.61/25,092.05 = 10,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.61x = 25,092.05 × 10,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.61x = 253,840,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,840,160.36/18,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.60

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