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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.92, 25,035.12 and 10,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.92, 25,035.12 and 10,187.04 is: 14,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.92 : 25,035.12 = 10,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.92/25,035.12 = 10,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.92x = 25,035.12 × 10,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.92x = 255,033,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,033,768.84/18,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.61

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