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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.02, 25,040.03 and 10,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.02, 25,040.03 and 10,187.22 is: 14,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.02 : 25,040.03 = 10,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.02/25,040.03 = 10,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.02x = 25,040.03 × 10,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.02x = 255,088,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,088,243.48/18,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.31

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