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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,142.68, 25,035.66 and 10,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,142.68, 25,035.66 and 10,183.80 is: 14,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,142.68 : 25,035.66 = 10,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,142.68/25,035.66 = 10,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,142.68x = 25,035.66 × 10,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,142.68x = 254,958,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,958,154.31/18,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.95

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