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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.97, 25,042.64 and 10,187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.97, 25,042.64 and 10,187.73 is: 14,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.97 : 25,042.64 = 10,187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.97/25,042.64 = 10,187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.97x = 25,042.64 × 10,187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.97x = 255,127,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,127,654.81/18,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.52

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