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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,142.97, 25,035.93 and 10,183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,142.97, 25,035.93 and 10,183.67 is: 14,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,142.97 : 25,035.93 = 10,183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,142.97/25,035.93 = 10,183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,142.97x = 25,035.93 × 10,183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,142.97x = 254,957,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,957,524.08/18,142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.69

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