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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.18, 25,035.89 and 10,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.18, 25,035.89 and 10,183.94 is: 14,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.18 : 25,035.89 = 10,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.18/25,035.89 = 10,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.18x = 25,035.89 × 10,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.18x = 254,963,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,963,825.51/18,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.88

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