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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.68, 25,037.96 and 10,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.68, 25,037.96 and 10,185.44 is: 14,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.68 : 25,037.96 = 10,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.68/25,037.96 = 10,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.68x = 25,037.96 × 10,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.68x = 255,022,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,022,463.19/18,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.95

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