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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,142.76, 25,035.66 and 10,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,142.76, 25,035.66 and 10,186.20 is: 14,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,142.76 : 25,035.66 = 10,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,142.76/25,035.66 = 10,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,142.76x = 25,035.66 × 10,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,142.76x = 255,018,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,018,239.89/18,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.20

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