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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.69, 25,041.79 and 10,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.69, 25,041.79 and 10,189.25 is: 14,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.69 : 25,041.79 = 10,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.69/25,041.79 = 10,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.69x = 25,041.79 × 10,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.69x = 255,157,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,157,058.76/18,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.80

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