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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.55, 25,030.80 and 10,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.55, 25,030.80 and 10,183.11 is: 14,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.55 : 25,030.80 = 10,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.55/25,030.80 = 10,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.55x = 25,030.80 × 10,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.55x = 254,891,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,891,389.79/18,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.92

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