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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.76, 25,039.80 and 10,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.76, 25,039.80 and 10,189.20 is: 14,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.76 : 25,039.80 = 10,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.76/25,039.80 = 10,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.76x = 25,039.80 × 10,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.76x = 255,135,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,135,530.16/18,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.34

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