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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.58, 25,028.87 and 10,180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.58, 25,028.87 and 10,180.35 is: 14,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.58 : 25,028.87 = 10,180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.58/25,028.87 = 10,180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.58x = 25,028.87 × 10,180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.58x = 254,802,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,802,605.80/18,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.10

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