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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.15, 25,033.38 and 10,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.15, 25,033.38 and 10,182.38 is: 14,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.15 : 25,033.38 = 10,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.15/25,033.38 = 10,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.15x = 25,033.38 × 10,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.15x = 254,899,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,899,262.68/18,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.67

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