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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.86, 25,042.48 and 10,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.86, 25,042.48 and 10,187.70 is: 14,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.86 : 25,042.48 = 10,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.86/25,042.48 = 10,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.86x = 25,042.48 × 10,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.86x = 255,125,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,125,273.50/18,144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.47

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