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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.44, 25,040.61 and 10,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.44, 25,040.61 and 10,188 is: 14,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.44 : 25,040.61 = 10,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.44/25,040.61 = 10,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.44x = 25,040.61 × 10,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.44x = 255,113,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,113,734.68/18,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.39

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