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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.49, 25,030.11 and 10,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.49, 25,030.11 and 10,180.25 is: 14,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.49 : 25,030.11 = 10,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.49/25,030.11 = 10,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.49x = 25,030.11 × 10,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.49x = 254,812,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,812,777.33/18,137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.95

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