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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.84, 25,030.27 and 10,071.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.84, 25,030.27 and 10,071.51 is: 13,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.84 : 25,030.27 = 10,071.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.84/25,030.27 = 10,071.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.84x = 25,030.27 × 10,071.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.84x = 252,092,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,092,627.20/18,137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.71

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