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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.86, 25,033.46 and 10,182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.86, 25,033.46 and 10,182.69 is: 14,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.86 : 25,033.46 = 10,182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.86/25,033.46 = 10,182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.86x = 25,033.46 × 10,182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.86x = 254,907,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,907,911.89/18,139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.36

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