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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.33, 25,033.65 and 10,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.33, 25,033.65 and 10,182.02 is: 14,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.33 : 25,033.65 = 10,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.33/25,033.65 = 10,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.33x = 25,033.65 × 10,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.33x = 254,893,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,893,124.97/18,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.41

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