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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.89, 25,030.10 and 10,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.89, 25,030.10 and 10,179.65 is: 14,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.89 : 25,030.10 = 10,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.89/25,030.10 = 10,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.89x = 25,030.10 × 10,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.89x = 254,797,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,797,745.49/18,136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.59

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