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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.42, 25,041.58 and 10,189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.42, 25,041.58 and 10,189.58 is: 14,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.42 : 25,041.58 = 10,189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.42/25,041.58 = 10,189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.42x = 25,041.58 × 10,189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.42x = 255,163,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,163,182.74/18,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.58

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