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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.31, 25,041.90 and 10,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.31, 25,041.90 and 10,188.53 is: 14,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.31 : 25,041.90 = 10,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.31/25,041.90 = 10,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.31x = 25,041.90 × 10,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.31x = 255,140,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,140,174.88/18,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.17

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