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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.36, 25,030.01 and 10,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.36, 25,030.01 and 10,180.19 is: 14,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.36 : 25,030.01 = 10,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.36/25,030.01 = 10,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.36x = 25,030.01 × 10,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.36x = 254,810,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,810,257.50/18,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.92

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