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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.24, 25,042.97 and 10,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.24, 25,042.97 and 10,190.81 is: 14,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.24 : 25,042.97 = 10,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.24/25,042.97 = 10,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.24x = 25,042.97 × 10,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.24x = 255,208,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,208,237.19/18,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.20

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