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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.34, 25,048.38 and 10,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.34, 25,048.38 and 10,194.54 is: 14,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.34 : 25,048.38 = 10,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.34/25,048.38 = 10,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.34x = 25,048.38 × 10,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.34x = 255,356,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,356,711.85/18,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.43

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