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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.67, 25,031.55 and 10,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.67, 25,031.55 and 10,180.74 is: 14,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.67 : 25,031.55 = 10,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.67/25,031.55 = 10,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.67x = 25,031.55 × 10,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.67x = 254,839,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,839,577.19/18,138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.52

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