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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.27, 25,034.85 and 10,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.27, 25,034.85 and 10,183.47 is: 14,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.27 : 25,034.85 = 10,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.27/25,034.85 = 10,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.27x = 25,034.85 × 10,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.27x = 254,941,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,941,643.93/18,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.13

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