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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.89, 25,043.07 and 10,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.89, 25,043.07 and 10,189.90 is: 14,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.89 : 25,043.07 = 10,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.89/25,043.07 = 10,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.89x = 25,043.07 × 10,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.89x = 255,186,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,186,378.99/18,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.27

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