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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.02, 25,019.36 and 10,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.02, 25,019.36 and 10,172.28 is: 14,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.02 : 25,019.36 = 10,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.02/25,019.36 = 10,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.02x = 25,019.36 × 10,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.02x = 254,503,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,503,935.34/18,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.71

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