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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.97, 25,030.40 and 10,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.97, 25,030.40 and 10,179.66 is: 14,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.97 : 25,030.40 = 10,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.97/25,030.40 = 10,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.97x = 25,030.40 × 10,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.97x = 254,800,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,800,912.34/18,138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.15

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