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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.69, 25,164.18 and 10,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.69, 25,164.18 and 10,169.08 is: 14,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.69 : 25,164.18 = 10,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.69/25,164.18 = 10,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.69x = 25,164.18 × 10,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.69x = 255,896,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,896,496.64/18,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.73

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