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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.52, 25,049.52 and 10,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.52, 25,049.52 and 10,194.72 is: 14,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.52 : 25,049.52 = 10,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.52/25,049.52 = 10,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.52x = 25,049.52 × 10,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.52x = 255,372,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,372,842.53/18,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.18

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