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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.89, 25,041.69 and 10,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.89, 25,041.69 and 10,188.90 is: 14,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.89 : 25,041.69 = 10,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.89/25,041.69 = 10,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.89x = 25,041.69 × 10,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.89x = 255,147,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,275.24/18,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.89

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