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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.28, 25,036.92 and 10,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.28, 25,036.92 and 10,185.36 is: 14,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.28 : 25,036.92 = 10,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.28/25,036.92 = 10,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.28x = 25,036.92 × 10,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.28x = 255,010,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,010,043.49/18,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.34

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