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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.44, 25,040.52 and 10,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.44, 25,040.52 and 10,187.48 is: 14,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.44 : 25,040.52 = 10,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.44/25,040.52 = 10,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.44x = 25,040.52 × 10,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.44x = 255,099,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,099,796.69/18,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.62

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