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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.32, 25,040.64 and 10,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.32, 25,040.64 and 10,187.64 is: 14,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.32 : 25,040.64 = 10,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.32/25,040.64 = 10,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.32x = 25,040.64 × 10,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.32x = 255,105,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,105,025.69/18,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.00

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