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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.51, 25,037.49 and 10,187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.51, 25,037.49 and 10,187.61 is: 14,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.51 : 25,037.49 = 10,187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.51/25,037.49 = 10,187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.51x = 25,037.49 × 10,187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.51x = 255,072,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072,183.50/18,144.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.82

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