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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.96, 25,045.80 and 10,191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.96, 25,045.80 and 10,191.98 is: 14,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.96 : 25,045.80 = 10,191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.96/25,045.80 = 10,191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.96x = 25,045.80 × 10,191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.96x = 255,266,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,266,292.68/18,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,064.29

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