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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.70, 25,021.35 and 10,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.70, 25,021.35 and 10,064.88 is: 13,889.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.70 : 25,021.35 = 10,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.70/25,021.35 = 10,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.70x = 25,021.35 × 10,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.70x = 251,836,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,836,885.19/18,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.31

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