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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.10, 25,038.51 and 10,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.10, 25,038.51 and 10,185.50 is: 14,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.10 : 25,038.51 = 10,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.10/25,038.51 = 10,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.10x = 25,038.51 × 10,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.10x = 255,029,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,029,743.61/18,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.02

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