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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.76, 25,030.94 and 10,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.76, 25,030.94 and 10,182.86 is: 14,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.76 : 25,030.94 = 10,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.76/25,030.94 = 10,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.76x = 25,030.94 × 10,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.76x = 254,886,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,886,557.69/18,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.26

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