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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,136.98, 25,030.96 and 10,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,136.98, 25,030.96 and 10,179.27 is: 14,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,136.98 : 25,030.96 = 10,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,136.98/25,030.96 = 10,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,136.98x = 25,030.96 × 10,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,136.98x = 254,796,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,796,874.75/18,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.47

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