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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.39, 25,036.56 and 10,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.39, 25,036.56 and 10,184.13 is: 14,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.39 : 25,036.56 = 10,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.39/25,036.56 = 10,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.39x = 25,036.56 × 10,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.39x = 254,975,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,975,581.79/18,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.91

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