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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,142.74, 25,035.26 and 10,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,142.74, 25,035.26 and 10,183.41 is: 14,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,142.74 : 25,035.26 = 10,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,142.74/25,035.26 = 10,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,142.74x = 25,035.26 × 10,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,142.74x = 254,944,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,944,217.32/18,142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.14

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