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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.37, 25,048.85 and 10,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.37, 25,048.85 and 10,194.32 is: 14,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.37 : 25,048.85 = 10,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.37/25,048.85 = 10,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.37x = 25,048.85 × 10,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.37x = 255,356,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,356,004.18/18,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.36

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