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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.71, 25,033.97 and 10,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.71, 25,033.97 and 10,182.73 is: 14,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.71 : 25,033.97 = 10,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.71/25,033.97 = 10,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.71x = 25,033.97 × 10,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.71x = 254,913,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,913,981.25/18,140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.04

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