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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.91, 25,046.87 and 10,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.91, 25,046.87 and 10,192.14 is: 14,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.91 : 25,046.87 = 10,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.91/25,046.87 = 10,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.91x = 25,046.87 × 10,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.91x = 255,281,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,281,137.16/18,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.15

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