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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.95, 25,046.28 and 10,192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.95, 25,046.28 and 10,192.51 is: 14,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.95 : 25,046.28 = 10,192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.95/25,046.28 = 10,192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.95x = 25,046.28 × 10,192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.95x = 255,284,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,284,459.36/18,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,065.30

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