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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.36, 25,033.74 and 10,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.36, 25,033.74 and 10,182.60 is: 14,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.36 : 25,033.74 = 10,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.36/25,033.74 = 10,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.36x = 25,033.74 × 10,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.36x = 254,908,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,908,560.92/18,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.01

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