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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,131.81, 25,022.33 and 10,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,131.81, 25,022.33 and 10,174.62 is: 14,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,131.81 : 25,022.33 = 10,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,131.81/25,022.33 = 10,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,131.81x = 25,022.33 × 10,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,131.81x = 254,592,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,592,648.39/18,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.22

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