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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.01, 25,036.80 and 10,187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.01, 25,036.80 and 10,187.11 is: 14,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.01 : 25,036.80 = 10,187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.01/25,036.80 = 10,187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.01x = 25,036.80 × 10,187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.01x = 255,052,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,052,635.65/18,144.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.13

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