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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.63, 25,039.58 and 10,186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.63, 25,039.58 and 10,186.83 is: 14,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.63 : 25,039.58 = 10,186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.63/25,039.58 = 10,186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.63x = 25,039.58 × 10,186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.63x = 255,073,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,073,893.80/18,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.82

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