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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.96, 25,034.83 and 10,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.96, 25,034.83 and 10,184.73 is: 14,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.96 : 25,034.83 = 10,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.96/25,034.83 = 10,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.96x = 25,034.83 × 10,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.96x = 254,972,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,972,984.15/18,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.32

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